Marine Geophysics

About this programme

This distance course covers the theory behind standard marine geophysical mapping, focusing particularly on acoustic methods. The course includes a historical overview of how geophysical methods have been used to explore the oceans and how seafloor mapping has contributed to understanding of Earth’s evolution. Is based on a written/oral assessment at the end of the course. Assessment criteria are: A = Excellent B = Very good C = Good D = Satisfactory E = Sufficient Fx = Insufficient F = Entirely insufficient The assessment criteria will be outlined at the start of the course. To pass the course, a minimum grade E is necessary. For the distance course: Martin Jakobsson For the campus course: Christian Stranne Course evaluations allow the possibility to affect and take responsibility for your own learning and gives important information for our work with pedagogical development. It's important that all students complete the course evaluations after each course, it gives the Department the opportunity to improve the courses' quality. The course evaluation is composed of a number of questions and specific questions for each course. If you, as a student, want to contribute with more course specific questions you may send them to studies@geo.su.se . If you haven't received the course evaluation for your finished course, or if you have other questions regarding course evaluations at IGV please contact studies@geo.su.se . Course evaluation = student's review of the course Course report = course leader's reflections about the review