Details of Modules for 2014/15/16
DIAS 001: 2014 | Introduction to Linux* |
Given by: | Philippe Grange IT DIAS [pgrange-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | Linux Basics: Introduction to Linux/Unix and
command line, to demystify the Linux operating system and
command line. * This course is a precursor to the Basic Fortran course DIAS 002** This course is designed to tech basic ideas and concept required to enter UNIX and LINUX command from a keyboard. The course assumes students have no prior knowledge but previous computer and keyboard experience with other operating system would be useful. By the end of this course the delegate should have an understanding of how the UNIX and LINUX command line works and be able to complete command line tasks. |
Duration: | 1 day (morning and afternoon) |
Dates: | 13 or 14 October 2014 |
DIAS 002: 2014 | Introduction to Fortran |
Given by: | Dr. Eric Mandolesi DIAS [eric-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | FORTRAN is a programming language specifically designed for scientific computing. It provides a powerful tool in order to process large amounts of data. But Fortran programs need to be written using a syntax that is both rigid and error prone. This course aims to give an introduction to the basics of FORTRAN programming by examples and hands-on sections. |
Duration: | 2 days |
Dates: | 15 - 16 October 2014 |
DIAS 003: 2015 | Introduction to Matlab |
Given by: | Sam Roberson (GSNI) |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | This course is designed to give geoscientists with no programming experience a basic grounding in the fundamentals of Matlab. Participants will acquire an understanding of the different type of Matlab variables, command-line scripting and how to write and use basic functions. By the end of the course participants will know of how to load and analyse a range of data types, present their results using standard Matlab tools and how to export data. |
Duration: | 2 days |
Dates: | 9 - 10 April 2015 |
DIAS 004: 2016 | Magnetotellurics |
Given by: | Prof. Alan G. Jones (DIAS) [alan-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 or 5 |
Content: | The course will comprise two parts. Part A (Mon-Wed mornings) is lecture-based and is the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Professional Development Course entitled "Magnetotellurics for Natural Resources". See http://www.seg.org/education/misc/continuing-courses/full-curriculum/magneto for more details. Part B (Thurs-Fri) is advanced analysis and 1D modelling of real data, and is hands-on requiring a laptop running Windows with cygwin loaded. Attendees can take Part A on its own, for 2.5 credits. |
Duration: | 5 days: Morning lectures on Mon-Wed (9:00-13:00). Thur & Fri are full-day. |
Dates: | February 2016 |
DIAS 005: 2015 | Applied Geophysical Methods from First Principles |
Given by: | Dr. Brian O'Reilly (DIAS) [bor-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | Basic (first) principles of geophysical methods. The module will cover seismic methods, potential fields, heat flow, earthquakes, with aplications to geological problems. Applied topics like economic geology (i.e. mineral exploration / petroleum geophysics) will be covered. Some aspects of regional / global-scale geophysics and historical background will also be included to broaden the context and interest. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | 23 - 27 February 2015 *This course has been cancelled for now, but will be rescheduled |
DIAS 006: 2014 | Algebraic Iterative Reconstruction Methods - Theory and Experience** |
Given by: | Professor Per Christian Hansen (Section for Scientific Computing DTU Compute Technical University of Denmark) [pcha-at-dtu.dk] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | We present a survey of some iterative
reconstruction methods for linear inverse problems that are
based on the algebraic formulation of the problem, A x = b,
such as ART and SIRT methods as well as methods based on
Krylov subspaces. We survey the basic properties of these
methods, discuss how and why they work, and demonstrate how
to accelerate and stop the iterations. We also illustrate
the use of these methods with hands-on MATLAB exercises,
using existing implementations of these methods in the
packages AIR
Tools and Regularization
Tools as well as pre-defined test problems. ** Students are required to have a basic knowledge of linear algebra, matrix computations, and inverse problems, and they must be familiar with MATLAB. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 8 - 10 September 2014 |
DIAS 007: 2014 | How to read and interpret borehole geophysical data? An introduction to tool physics, logging and interpretation methods |
Given by: | Dr. Renate Pechnig (Geophysica, Aachen, Germany) [r.pechnig-at-geophysica.de] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | Introduction to well logging. The course will cover measurement principles and log interpretation methods, guided by examples, case studies and some exercises. Examples will be shown from oil and gas wells, exploration wells for coal mining, water wells and also research wells drilled in basement rocks. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 6 - 8 October 2014 **This course date has changed to 28 - 30 April, 2015 |
DIAS 008: 2015 | Nonlinear Inverse Problems and Data Assimilation |
Given by: | Prof. Volker Rath Schroedinger Fellow (DIAS) [vrath-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | The solution of non-linear inverse problems are not only common in geophysics in the narrow sense, but are also part of many other geoscientific activities, as hydrology, meteorology, or reservoir engineering. In this course we will concentrate on inverse problems involving time-dependent partial differential equations, as employed in various methods of environmental monitoring. It will use the generalized diffusion equation as paradigmatic example, and the methods developed will be demonstrated on this example. The course will take 3-4 days with one day of project work. Basic knowledge of numerical modeling, inverse problems, and a high-level programming language (MATLAB/Octave, Scilab, Python) is a prerequisite. Accompanying literature will be announced at later date. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | June 2015 |
DIAS 009: 2015 | Computational statistics |
Given by: | Prof. Alan Chave (WHOI) [achave-at-whoi.edu] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | This short course covers the theoretical and practical underpinnings of statistics, with emphasis on problem solving using Matlab. The theory of probability including distributions, special distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, nonparametric methods, the theory of least squares and robust estimation will be covered over 4 days. An optional 5th day (worth 2 credits) will introduce multivariate statistics, principal components analysis and compositional data analysis. |
Duration: | 4 days |
Dates: | 7 - 10 April 2015 *This course has been cancelled for now, but will be rescheduled |
DIAS 010: 2014 | Structure, Composition and Evolution of the Lithosphere through time (Archean to present) from Geophysical and Geochemical perspectives |
Given by: | Dr. Walter D. Mooney (US Geological Survey) & Prof. Nicholas Arndt (Universit\E9 de Grenoble, France) |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | The Earth?s lithosphere is the source of all our natural resources, the host of natural hazards, and preserves the evolutionary history of the planet. This course presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the Earth?s lithosphere through time, from the early Archean to the present. The lectures offer an integrated view of geological field observations, including results from modern geochemical and geophysical studies. The course covers key aspects of the early history of the Earth, including the question of when the modern style plate tectonics began, and when and how the first large continents formed. The deep structure and evolution of oceans and continents, including stable cratons, orogenic belts, rifts and continental margins are placed in a global context of Earth?s evolution through time. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 6 - 8 October 2014 |
DIAS 011: 2015 | Monte Carlo approach to geophysical inverse problem: an introduction |
Given by: | Dr. Nicola Piana Agostinetti, DIAS [piana-at-cp.dias.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | The module presents Monte Carlo (MC)
algorithms as tools for the solution of a number of
geophysical inverse problems. The module covers an
introduction on inverse problem theory and basic concepts
about Monte Carlo approach. Three MC algorithms will be
presented to solve: (a) a fixed dimension inverse problem;
(b) a trans-dimensional inverse problem and (c) an inverse
problem using a "Hierarchical Bayes" approach. Algorithms
presentation will put emphasis on the fundamental phases of
the analysis of the inverse problem and the development of
the MC algorithm. Students will be actively involved in the
course, encouraged to present their own inverse problems
with the aim of stimulating discussion about possible MC
algorithms for their solution. A laptop running a FORTRAN compiler and GMT (http://gmt.soest.hawaii.edu/) is requested |
Duration: | 4 days |
Dates: | 4 - 7 May 2015 |
DIAS 012: 2015 | 'R' Statistical Computing |
Given by: | Dr. John Coll, NUIM |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | This course provides an Introduction to R. R is a language providing an integrated suite of software facilities for data manipulation, calculation and graphical display. Providing a wide range of statistical and data handling techniques, the power of R can be extended flexibly via a range of packages, and is increasingly the tool of choice for many disciplines. |
Duration: | 4 days |
Dates: | 30 March - 2 April 2015*This course is now full. |
DIAS 013: 2015 | Fundamentals of Geophysical Inversion Methods |
Given by: | Dr. Matt Yedlin [matt.yedlin@gmail.com], University of British Columbia |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | 1). Introduction to Inversion 2). Basic Functional Analysis 3). Adjoint Techniques 4). Application to Inversion Problems ( Gradient Descent, Gauss-Newton, Full Newton) 5). Real Data Examples Challenges: Forward modelling algorithms, computational load, numerical optimization. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | April - May 2015 *This course has been cancelled due to illness |
DIAS 014: 2014 | Short course on Seismic Reflection Data Processing |
Given by: | Rob Hardy (Tonnta Energy) |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | This short course provides a basic introduction to seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation. The course would provide essential primer to those using or planning to use seismic reflection data. We will cover both land and marine reflection data and cover essential topics such as resolution, noise reduction and imaging. The course will use data examples and practical exercises. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | November 2014 **Please note that this course may only run in the Spring semester only, date TBC |
DIAS 015: 2015 | HPC and Parallel Programming |
Given by: | Dr. Simon Wong(ICHEC) |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | This course introduces participants to the field of high performance computing (HPC) and parallel programming. It covers fundamental concepts such as common HPC system architectures, parallel computing frameworks, data decomposition strategies and basic performance considerations. A large part of the course will be dedicated to the introduction of two key parallel programming paradigms: OpenMP and the Message Passing Interface (MPI). At least 50% of the course will involve hands-on exercises. Participants are expected to be proficient at programming in either C or Fortran. After completion of the course, participants should be able to carry out parallel processing tasks on standard HPC systems and write/interpret basic parallel programs in OpenMP and MPI. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | 9 - 13 March 2015 |
TCD 001: 2015 | Principles and Applications of Organic Geochemistry |
Coordinated by: | Dr. Alex Bradley (Washington University in St. Louis) |
ECTS credits: | 3 |
Content: | This is an introductory course to the theoretical and practical aspects of organic geochemistry presented as a combination of lectures and applied practicals. Topics will include the production and preservation of organic matter, the use and study of molecular biomarkers and stable isotopes, and source rock evaluation. The module will include a variety of applications including the use of organic geochemistry in the study of Earth history, in paleoclimate, in the study of modern ecosystems, and in petroleum exploration. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 11 - 14 May 2015 |
GSI/GSNI 001: 2015 | 3D Visualisation & Research opportunities with Geological Surveys, TELLUS & INFOMAR datasets |
Given by: | Dr. K. Verbruggen |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | The course is designed to introduce graduates
and students to some of the large datasets available from
GSI and GSNI, including Tellus/Tellus Border and Irish
National seabed/INFOMAR data. The course will explain the
acquisition, processing and application of the datasets,
including some of the key research areas in which the data
is used. It will also highlight ongoing research
opportunities in relation to both use of the data and
funding for it's further use. The course will include a
visit to one or more of the GSI Research Vessels. Location: It will take place in GSI from 10 to 4.30. |
Duration: | 2 days |
Dates: | end of March 2015 date TBC |
NUIM 001: 2015 | GIS for Geoscientists - Level 1 "Introduction to ArcGIS for Geoscientists" |
Given by: | Dr. Gill Scott [gill.scott-at-gmail.com] and Dr. Ainhoa Gonzalez [ainhoa.gonzalez-at-nuim.ie] |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | This course is aims to give a working,
introductory-level knowledge of spatial data types and the
tools needed within GIS to generate, manipulate and
communicate them. Through a series of aligned lectures and
practical workshops, students will be introduced to the
working environment of ArcGIS Desktop and the common forms
of spatial data (e.g. vector and raster) and issues (e.g.
projection, database structures, georeferencing archive data
sources,digitising) that they are likely to encounter when
beginning to use GIS for research. No specific level of ArcGIS knowledge is assumed, but an attempt to gain a priori familiarity with the package is encouraged, as is some consideration of the data sources and types needed for individual research projects. It is intended to give the fifth (final day) over to consideration of individual project needs. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Location: | Dept. of Geography, Physical Geography Computer Lab, Ground Floor Rhetoric House, South Campus, NUI Maynooth. |
Dates: | 18 - 22 May 2015 |
Note: | *Max. 16 places only - This course is now full |
NUIM 002: 2015 | GIS for Geoscientists - Level 2 "Advanced skills in ArcGIS for Geoscientists" |
Given by: | Dr. Gill Scott [gill.scott-at-gmail.com] and Dr. Ainhoa Gonzalez [ainhoa.gonzalez-at-nuim.ie] |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | This course builds on the skills covered in
Level 1 and, as such, will be only be of benefit to those
students who have completed Level 1 or who already have good
working knowledge of ArcGIS. The course will cover topics
such as 2.5 D visualisation, projections, merging datasets,
relabelling records and other data management issues. Arc
tools will be looked at in more detail in addition to
sourcing free tools and students will learn many time-saving
tips and tricks. It is intended to give the final day over to consideration of individual project needs. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Location: | Dept. of Geography, Physical Geography Computer Lab, Ground Floor Rhetoric House, South Campus, NUI Maynooth. |
Dates: | 25 - 29 May 2015 |
Note: | *A limited number of spaces have arisen |
NUIG 001: 2015 | Fluid Inclusions: study methods and interpretations |
Given by: | Dr. Alessandra Constanzo (NUIG) |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | This course details the formation and occurrence of fluid inclusions and outlines the laboratory methods used to study them. Particular attention will be given to: relevant geological environments, determination of fluid composition, density, modelling of P-T conditions of fluid trapping and tracing the temporal evolution of fluid entrapment. Case histories across a broad range of geological settings will be used to highlight the application of fluid inclusion studies. |
Duration: | 4 days |
Dates: | 11 - 14 May 2015 |
NUIG 002: 2015 | The geochemical/geoscience applications of terrestrial/volcanic dust |
Given by: | Prof. Peter Croot [peter.croot-at-nuigalway.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | Details to follow |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | February 2015 |
NUIG 003: 2014 | Balancing the Hydrological Equation: Introduction to Hydrology & Hydrogeology |
Given by: | Dr. Tiernan Henry [tiernan.henry-at-nuigalway.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | This course will cover basic hydrological concepts and will focus on practical application of methods, stressing the close relationship between geology and water. The hydrological equation accounts for all water moving or in storage above, on and below the ground. Over the course students will learn how to populate each part of the equation and will learn about the various methods used to measure, estimate and calculate water movement. |
Duration: | 5 days (including a one-day field trip) |
Dates: | 24 - 28 November 2014 |
UCC 001: 2015 | Petroleum Geology and Basin Analysis |
Given by: | Dr. D. Jarvis [d.jarvis@ucc.ie] and Prof. B. Williams |
ECTS credits: | 3 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures, practical
and a residential field course to the Clare Basin Module Objective: To provide instruction in the origin, generation, migration and trapping of petroleum; petroleum exploration; sedimentary basins. Module Content: Petroleum Geology: Physical and chemical properties of oil and natural gas, classification of oil and natural gas, composition, productivity and preservation of sedimentary organic matter, fluids in the subsurface environment, origin and migration of oil and natural gas, hydrocarbon reservoirs, hydrocarbon traps, exploration methods, downhole geophysical logging, case histories. Basin Analysis: Origin and tectonic settings of basins, classification of basins, characteristic environmental processes and architecture of basins, petroleum potential of basins. |
Duration: | 4 days (6 days if 5 credits) |
Dates: | *This course has been cancelled. |
UCC 002: 2014 | Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology |
Given by: | Ms. E. McCarthy and Prof. A. Wheeler [a.wheeler-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 3 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures
and practicals Module Objective: To provide a basic understanding of the principles of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology and to give a more detailed overview of some aspects of groundwater characteristics and the engineering behaviour of rocks and soil Module Content: Hydrology and the Water Cycle; Principles of Groundwater Behaviour; Aquifer Types; Karst Hydrogeology; Groundwater Chemistry; Well Hydraulics: Groundwater Quality; Contaminant Transport in Groundwater; Engineering Behaviour of Materials; Rock Mechanics; Soil Mechanics; Slopes; Subsidence; Excavations |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | *This course has been cancelled. |
UCC 003: 2014 | Exploration Structural Geology for Hydrocarbon Exploration |
Given by: | Dr. M. Cooper and Dr. P. Meere [p.meere-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures
and practicals Module Objective: To become familiar with the applications of structural geology to hydrocarbon exploration Module Content: Tectonics and hydrocarbons in extensional basins, hydrocarbon exploration in orogenic forelands. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 9 - 11 December 2014 |
UCC 004: 2015 | Exploration Structural Geology for Mineral Exploration |
Coordinated by: | Dr. P.Meere [p.meere-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: 5 day
residential field course Module Objective: To become familiar with the applications of structural geology to mineral exploration. Allihies West Cork. Module Content: Analysis of brittle and ductile deformation in a foreland orogenic setting, analysis of vein systems related to an upper crustal metal mineralising event, photo-geological analysis of a selected field area, development of a customised GIS for presentation and analysis of structural data from a selected study area. |
Duration: | 4 days |
Dates: | 3 - 6 March 2015 |
UCC 005: 2015 | Coal Exploration |
Coordinated by: | Dr. L. Thomas and Prof. A. Wheeler [a.wheeler-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures
and practicals Module Objective: To outline the fundamentals of exploration for coal Module Content: Origin and depositional environments of coal; coal age and occurrence; coal rank and quality; coal exploration and data collection; sampling and analysis; exploration methodologies; coal resources and reserves, coal mining methods; alternative energy sources in coal. |
Duration: | 3 days |
Dates: | 11 - 13 March 2015 |
UCC 006: 2014 | Geotechnical Investigation of Soils and Rock |
Coordinated by: | Ms. E. McCarthy and Prof. A. Wheeler [a.wheeler-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 2.5 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures
and practicals Module Objective: To become familiar with the geotechnical properties of rocks and soils Module Content: Rock mechanics; discontinuities and their analysis; rock strength; soil mechanics; ground investigations; rock and soil testing in the field and in lab; sampling methods, geotechnical description and classification of rocks and soils; behaviour of soils in presence of groundwater; ground improvement; design and construction of foundations in rock and soil; slope engineering; surface excavations; tunnelling and stability of subsurface excavations; analysis of various types of soil maps. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | *This course has been cancelled. |
UCC 007: 2014 | Exploration Methods and Professional Development |
Coordinated by: | G. Earls and Prof. A. Wheeler [a.wheeler-at-ucc.ie] |
ECTS credits: | 5 |
Content: | Teaching Methods: Lectures
and practicals Module Objective: To introduce modern exploration strategies, practice and techniques in the context of field geology Module Content: The simulated study, planning and execution of an exploration programme, ore petrology and identification, ore and hydrocarbon reserve calculations, soil and heavy mineral (tracer) surveying, core logging and sampling, applied field geophysics for mineral exploration, mining reclamation and recovery. |
Duration: | 5 days |
Dates: | 18 - 22 September 2014 |