Earth Physics

The first sessions are devoted to a review of the mathematical tools that will be used in the module. The course then consists of three parts: geothermal energy, gravimetry, and geomagnetism. The course combines theoretical and practical approaches. During the laboratory sessions, special attention is given to measurement and error estimation.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 15

TD: 30

TP: 9

 The Earth’s depths are largely inaccessible to direct observation. The objective of this module is to supplement the seismological approach taught in^{the second} year of the bachelor’s program by introducing complementary geophysical tools that provide a better understanding of our planet’s internal dynamics. Measurements used to image the near surface are also presented.

Seismology and Data Processing

Recommended prerequisites:

Mathematics

ongoing assessment

• Brief description of the concepts covered in fourth grade:

Math Review

The Earth, a thermal machine

Heat Transfer, Conduction, Convection

Newton's Law

The Concept of the Geoid

Measurements and Gravimetric Anomalies

Isostasy

Geomagnetism

Paleomagnetism

• Summary description of the tutorial sessions and the number of hours associated with each session

Derivatives, Integrals, Operators (6 hours)

Heat Conduction in Steady State (3 hours)

Heat Conduction in Transient Conditions (6 hours)

Earth's Gravitational Field (6 hours)

Measuring Gravity (3 hours)

Gravimetric Anomalies and Isostasy (3 hours)

Paleomagnetism and Continental Drift (3 hours)

• Summary description of the lab sessions and the number of hours associated with each session

Oscillation of a Pendulum, Measurement of g (3 hours)

Estimating Errors and Uncertainties (3 hours)

Relative Gravimetric Measurement (3 hours)

Data processing, geophysical tools, multidisciplinary approach.