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GL5309: GEOPHYSICAL INVERSE THEORY AND STATISTICS (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

With the advent of larger and more complex datasets, the solution of inverse problems is becoming increasingly relevant in modern geophysics. In this course, as well as learning the fundamentals of inverse theory and statistics, students will be exposed to cutting edge methods used in a wide variety of applied geophysics problems, from receiver function analysis to full waveform inversion. A solid knowledge of statistics is required to properly understand modern geophysical inversion theory, which is why the two components of the course work well together.



Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Nicholas Rawlinson

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Geology And Petroleum Geology (GL) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

1. Linear algebra
2. Iterative linear solvers
3. Probability and statistics
4. Linear inverse problems and their solution
5. Non-linear inverse problems and their solution
6. Tomography
7. Assessment of solution uncertainty
8. Bayesian inference methods
9. Practical examples

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

There are in-course exercises for formative feedback. The summative element consists of two exercises, totalling 60% of the assessment, and an examination (40%). The exercises are: 1. a workbook recording practical work throughout the whole course (40%), and 2. and assigned exercise (20%) The examination will be by multiple choice and will be computer-marked.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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