Aim
The main aim of the course is to increase the student's knowledge of the importance and possible content of preinvestigations concerning large infrastructural projects. Geological methodology for reconnaissance and mapping is included as an important part, and geophysical measurement technology is a central part of the course. Furthermore, drilling and sampling technology including methodology of classification and interpretation are parts of the course. A central theme of the course is integrated utilization and interpretation of the different steps and methods within the field investigation process. An important part of the content is consisting of field measurements for engineering and environmental applications, which here mean investigations applied on problems related to engineering geology, foundation engineering, hydrogeology, groundwater protection and contaminated soil. The course includes training in applied interpretation and evaluation methodology and also presentation technique, as essential parts of the course are organized as a real field investigation. Hereby, the ability of reviewing and producing background material for decisions are trained for different demands and levels of investigation, related to hydrogeological, environmental and large infrastructural projects.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

- be able to define and describe principles and basic theory of the geophyscial methods included in the course.

- be able to describe non-destructive testing methods and how they can be connected to other kinds of field investigation methods and measurements.

- be able to give an account for possibilities and limitations of different field investigation methods within engineering and environmental applications.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

- be able to design a preinvestigation programme starting from the geological, hydrogeological and soil and rock mechanical prerequisites combined with the civil engineering and environmental demands of an infrastructural project.

- be able to use and understand the basic principles of softwares for simulation, analysis and interpretation of geophysical measurements.

- be able to carry out and interpret measurements with a couple of selected geophysical measuring instruments, for example geoelectrical and seismic equipment.

- be able to assess and also to present a preinvestigation orally and in written form for engineers, politicians and the public.

- show an ability to independently seek and assess the value of information regarding environmental issues including groundwater conditions.

- show an ability to select method for verification of indirect measurement, e.g. geophysical measurements.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

- demonstrate to have adopted an attitude, which emphasize and valuate co-operation between different professionals and experts when planning and executing projects dealing with the application of geophysical methods within engineering geology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, groundwater protection and contaminated soil and rock.

- show evidence of realizing the need for a multidisciplinary attitude and simultaneous evaluation of geotechnical, geological, hydrological, hydraulic, chemical, ecological, anthropogenic and other conditions when dealing with problems related to ground, groundwater and environment.

Contents
A combination of theoretical studies of measuring principles, planning and execution of field investigations, writing of technical reports and oral presentations at seminars. Performance and reporting of a preinvestigation task consisting of establishment of a conceptual model, numerical premodelling for design of investigation strategy, field investigation, data processing, inverse modelling, interpretation and also written and oral presentation of results. Geological field reconnaissance, measurements with a couple of geophysical methods in combination with other field investigation methods as drilling, penetration testing and digging of test pits.

Literature
Reynolds, J M: An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics. John Wiley and Sons 1997. ISBN: 0‑471‑95555‑8.
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Code: 0111. Name: Written Examination.
Higher education credits: 4. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: To pass the written examination at least 50% of the given points must be obtained. There is one theoretical part and one problem part in the examination but no partial pass requirements. The course literature may be consulted when the theoretical part has been handed in. Contents: Basic theory, application and interpretation of field investigation methodology and applied geophysics.

Code: 0211. Name: Project Task.
Higher education credits: 3,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: To obtain a pass mark on the project task, the minimum requirements on content and presentation must be met. This includes form and presentation as well as geological and geophysical content and also processing, interpretation and assessment of geophysical information and other data from field investigations. Contents: Application of field investigation methodology and geophysical investigation methods. Analysis and synthesis of geological, geophysical and other data from field investigations related to civil engineering and environmental engineering.