Programme

- Gravity -

The Earth’s size and shape
Gravitation
The Earth’s rotation
The Earth’s figure and gravity
Gravity anomalies
Interpretation of gravity anomalies
Isostasy
Rheology

- Seismology -

Elasticity theory
Seismic waves
Earthquake seismology
Seismic wave propagation
Internal structure of the Earth

- Earth’s age and thermal properties -

Geochronology
The Earth’s heat

- Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism -

The Physics of magnetism
Rock magnetism
Geomagnetism
Paleomagnetism

- Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics -

Time derivatives for fluids
The mass continuity equation
The momentum equation
The equation of state
Thermodynamic relations
Thermodynamic equation for fluids
Compressible and incompressible flow
The energy budget

- Physics of the Atmosphere -

Heterogeneous systems
Transformations of moist air
Hydrostatic equilibrium
Static stability
Radiative transfer
Large-scale motion
Wave propagation
The general circulation
Dynamic stability

- Physics of the Ocean -

Oceans and Seas
Atmospheric influences
The oceanic heat budget
Wind driven ocean circulation
Deep circulation in the ocean
Equatorial processes
Ocean waves
Coastal processes and tides

Core Documentation

Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628

Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692

Type of delivery of the course

The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Type of evaluation

The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, to verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the evaluation methods of the students will be implemented.

Programme

- Gravity -

The Earth’s size and shape
Gravitation
The Earth’s rotation
The Earth’s figure and gravity
Gravity anomalies
Interpretation of gravity anomalies
Isostasy
Rheology

- Seismology -

Elasticity theory
Seismic waves
Earthquake seismology
Seismic wave propagation
Internal structure of the Earth

- Earth’s age and thermal properties -

Geochronology
The Earth’s heat

- Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism -

The Physics of magnetism
Rock magnetism
Geomagnetism
Paleomagnetism

- Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics -

Time derivatives for fluids
The mass continuity equation
The momentum equation
The equation of state
Thermodynamic relations
Thermodynamic equation for fluids
Compressible and incompressible flow
The energy budget

- Physics of the Atmosphere -

Heterogeneous systems
Transformations of moist air
Hydrostatic equilibrium
Static stability
Radiative transfer
Large-scale motion
Wave propagation
The general circulation
Dynamic stability

- Physics of the Ocean -

Oceans and Seas
Atmospheric influences
The oceanic heat budget
Wind driven ocean circulation
Deep circulation in the ocean
Equatorial processes
Ocean waves
Coastal processes and tides

Core Documentation

Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628

Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692

Type of delivery of the course

The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Type of evaluation

The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, to verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the evaluation methods of the students will be implemented.

Programme

- Gravity -

The Earth’s size and shape
Gravitation
The Earth’s rotation
The Earth’s figure and gravity
Gravity anomalies
Interpretation of gravity anomalies
Isostasy
Rheology

- Seismology -

Elasticity theory
Seismic waves
Earthquake seismology
Seismic wave propagation
Internal structure of the Earth

- Earth’s age and thermal properties -

Geochronology
The Earth’s heat

- Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism -

The Physics of magnetism
Rock magnetism
Geomagnetism
Paleomagnetism

- Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics -

Time derivatives for fluids
The mass continuity equation
The momentum equation
The equation of state
Thermodynamic relations
Thermodynamic equation for fluids
Compressible and incompressible flow
The energy budget

- Physics of the Atmosphere -

Heterogeneous systems
Transformations of moist air
Hydrostatic equilibrium
Static stability
Radiative transfer
Large-scale motion
Wave propagation
The general circulation
Dynamic stability

- Physics of the Ocean -

Oceans and Seas
Atmospheric influences
The oceanic heat budget
Wind driven ocean circulation
Deep circulation in the ocean
Equatorial processes
Ocean waves
Coastal processes and tides

Core Documentation

Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628

Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692

Reference Bibliography

Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187

Type of delivery of the course

The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Type of evaluation

The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, to verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the evaluation methods of the students will be implemented.

Programme

- Gravity -

The Earth’s size and shape
Gravitation
The Earth’s rotation
The Earth’s figure and gravity
Gravity anomalies
Interpretation of gravity anomalies
Isostasy
Rheology

- Seismology -

Elasticity theory
Seismic waves
Earthquake seismology
Seismic wave propagation
Internal structure of the Earth

- Earth’s age and thermal properties -

Geochronology
The Earth’s heat

- Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism -

The Physics of magnetism
Rock magnetism
Geomagnetism
Paleomagnetism

- Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics -

Time derivatives for fluids
The mass continuity equation
The momentum equation
The equation of state
Thermodynamic relations
Thermodynamic equation for fluids
Compressible and incompressible flow
The energy budget

- Physics of the Atmosphere -

Heterogeneous systems
Transformations of moist air
Hydrostatic equilibrium
Static stability
Radiative transfer
Large-scale motion
Wave propagation
The general circulation
Dynamic stability

- Physics of the Ocean -

Oceans and Seas
Atmospheric influences
The oceanic heat budget
Wind driven ocean circulation
Deep circulation in the ocean
Equatorial processes
Ocean waves
Coastal processes and tides

Core Documentation

Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628

Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692

Reference Bibliography

Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187

Type of delivery of the course

The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the teaching activities will be implemented.

Type of evaluation

The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, to verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. In case of an extension of COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the evaluation methods of the students will be implemented.