Geomathematics

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)

No

Syllabus

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)

Nelson Edgar Viegas Rodrigues

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Mini Tests: 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.