Geomathematics
2
2017-2018
01003771
Geology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic mathematics and geology; mineralogy; igneous and sedimentary petrology.
Teaching Methods
1. Theoretical presentation of the syllabus;
2. Resolution of problems in each unit, with and without supervision, using informatic tools;
3. Solving mini-tests in each unit, as well as a final global exam.
Learning Outcomes
Objective: to convey basic knowledge in the specific domain of Earth science data acquisition, processing, and interpretation, with emphasis on the issues of sampling representativity, analytical errors, interpretation and reporting of conventional numerical data as well as georeferenced data.
Skills to develop:
- Instrumental: analysis and synthesis; information management; problem solving;
- Personal: critical reasoning; interaction with other experts;
- Systemic: adaptability to new situations.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Optimization of statistically significant geological sampling tasks;
2. Univariate geological data processing and interpretation;
3. Oriented geological data processing and interpretation;
4. Multivariate geological data processing and interpretation;
5. Methods of mathematical forecasting in Earth Sciences;
6. Analysis of geological sequences;
7. Analysis of georeferenced data.
Head Lecturer(s)
Eduardo Ivo Cruzes do Paço Ribeiro Alves
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Mini Tests: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%
Bibliography
NEVES, L. e GODINHO, M.M. (2003) – Apontamentos da Disciplina de Geomatemática. DCT, 185 p.
SCHUENEMEYER, J. & DREW, L. (2011) - Statistics for Earth and Environmental Scientists, John Wiley & Sons, 407 p.
SWAN, A. R & SANDILANDS, M. (1995) – Introduction to geological data analysis. Blackwell Science, 464 p.