Teaching Geophysics
On this page we would like to introduce you to geophysical teaching in the natural sciences and refer you to the related courses, modules and possible theses in the section of Geophysics.
Degree programms
Master Physics of Earth and Atmosphere (PEA) and Bachelor Meteorology and Geophysics (MuG) - for more information concerning application, requirements, deadlines etc. please see this site.
Geophysics may be chosen as main focus in the programm Bachelor Geosciences - for more information visit this site.
Geophysical field measurements on Spiekeroog
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Geophysical field measurements on Spiekeroog
The time-lapse video opposite was produced as part of the "Hydrogeophysics" module. It shows the setup of an ERT (electric resistivity tomography) measurement.
What is ERT?
One of the aims of geophysics is to characterise the physical and geological properties of near-surface soils. Geoelectrics is a non-invasive geophysical method of measuring the electrical resistivity of the ground. The electrical resistivity is a material parameter and therefore depends on the material present. For example, resistivity can be used to analyse the conductivity of the soil.
Bachelor-/Masterthesis
If you intend to write your Bachelor's thesis in the B.Sc. Meteorology and Geophysics with a focus on geophysics, please contact the lecturers at the beginning of the fifth semester. The topics are based on the research projects and therefore cover a wide range of issues from theory, numerics and modelling to analysis and measurement. A Bachelor's thesis in Geophysics is also possible on the Geosciences degree programme. You should then plan your geosciences degree programme carefully:
- 2. Semester: Basics in Mathematics and Physics, modules BNP 22 & 23
- 3. Semester: Further Mathematics and Physics practical, modules BNW 25 & 26
- 3. Semester: Introduction to Meteorology & Geophysics, module BW 36/mug110, in addition we recommend to import the module Scientific Data Analysis mug120
- 4. Semester: Physics of the solid earth, module BW 46/mug220
- 5. Semester: Geophysical Data analysis and field exercise, module BW 56/mug510
If you choose Geophysics as your specialisation in the M.Sc. Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere, you will write your Master's thesis in the Geophysics or Geodynamics working group. Students who opt for the Double Degree Programme also have the opportunity to complete their Master's thesis at our partner university in Padua (Italy). Please visit our research seminar in the second semester and get to know our research topics.
Are you a M.Sc. Physics student? We also offer theses for you!
Interested? Please contact Prof. Andreas Kemna.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna
Chair of Geophysics
Courses
- Applied Geophysics
- Global Geophysics
- Introduction to Meteorology & Geophysics
- Physics of Porous Media
- Hydrogeophysics
- Geodynamics
- Tectonophysics
- Inverse Modelling
- Electric Imaging
Join our Research Seminar for more insight into our research topics!