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Degree course details
| Degree course type | Second cycle degree D.M. 270/2004 |
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| Degree course code | SC2543 | ||||||
| Activated in | 2020/21 | ||||||
| Year of degree course structure | 2020/21 | ||||||
| Class (Ministerial field of study code) | LM-79 - Geophysics | ||||||
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| Branch | Padova | ||||||
| Language | English | ||||||
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Brief description of the degree course
Characteristics and objectives
The Master's course in Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources has the main goal of educating professionals and researchers capable of approaching in a multi-disciplinary manner the theory and applications of physical methodologies for the exploration and characterization of the subsoil. This exploration can take place ad different spatial scales, from meters to tens and hundreds of kilometers, with aims spanning a large number of application and theoretical areas where the knowledge of soil and subsoil is crucial, such as:
- Search for mining and energy resources
- Subsoil characterization for renewable energies such as geothermal energy
- Non invasive techniques for civil and environmetnal engineering, including geotechnical applications
- Engineering geology characterization with specific attention to hillslope stability and hydrological risks in general.
- Characterization for seismic risk both at global (fault presence and nature) and local (amplification mechanisms) scales.
- Application to built structures, with specific reference to the historical buildings, foundations and soil-structure interactions.
- Applied Geodesy to study Earth's dynamics
The offer of courses has been constructed with two goals in mind: (i) educating professionals in the geophysical sector with a wide and solid quantitative background, thus capable of accessing a number of careers in industry and research; (ii) attracting students from different backgrounds and produce graduates with a fluid interaction with the international geophysical community.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the job environment, two majors are foreseen:
(a) a computational specialization, tentatively directed towards large scale geophysical applications (e.g. 3D and 4D seismics) with a predominant role in mining and energy subsoil exploration, bit also for satellite applications.
(b) a field specialization, with applications directed towards the management of natural resources and environmental and engineering disciplines, with the aim of educating independent professionals.
Occupational opportunities
The graduate in Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources will find job opportunities mainly as:
- Exploration Geophysicist
- Applied and Environmental Geophysicist
In all cases, the graduate can access the regulated profession of Geologist. Also, the graduate can access a research career in Earth Sciences, and to this end the students will be encouraged to continue their studies through Ph.D. both at the national and international levels.
For the Exploration Geophysicist the main job opportunities will be as a high level employee in the private sector, with competences and responsibilities in Earth Sciences, in particular in the fossile and renewable energy industries, where geophysical exploration is at the heart of the industrial practice.
The graduate will easy access jobs, also in the international markets, in large energy companies and service companies, as well as in large engineering companies operating at an international level for large construction works.
For the Engineering and Environmental Geophysicist the main job opportunities will be as an independent professional or a high level employee in the public or private sectors, with competences and responsibilities in Earth Sciences or in Enrvironmental Engineering. A typical area of application will be in the management of the territory, both in the public administration (local and regional governments, civil protection) and with private bodies. The access to the regulated profession of Senior Geologist is also a viable option. In this respect the graduate will be able to act as a consultant for a variety of industrial sectors, e.g. civil engineering companies but also insurance enterprises. The acquired competences particularly in the mitigation of natural risks (seismic and hydrological in particular) can be utilized for professional and consultant activities for local, national and international companies, also with reference to national and EU level projects.
The Master's course in Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources has the main goal of educating professionals and researchers capable of approaching in a multi-disciplinary manner the theory and applications of physical methodologies for the exploration and characterization of the subsoil. This exploration can take place ad different spatial scales, from meters to tens and hundreds of kilometers, with aims spanning a large number of application and theoretical areas where the knowledge of soil and subsoil is crucial, such as:
- Search for mining and energy resources
- Subsoil characterization for renewable energies such as geothermal energy
- Non invasive techniques for civil and environmetnal engineering, including geotechnical applications
- Engineering geology characterization with specific attention to hillslope stability and hydrological risks in general.
- Characterization for seismic risk both at global (fault presence and nature) and local (amplification mechanisms) scales.
- Application to built structures, with specific reference to the historical buildings, foundations and soil-structure interactions.
- Applied Geodesy to study Earth's dynamics
The offer of courses has been constructed with two goals in mind: (i) educating professionals in the geophysical sector with a wide and solid quantitative background, thus capable of accessing a number of careers in industry and research; (ii) attracting students from different backgrounds and produce graduates with a fluid interaction with the international geophysical community.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the job environment, two majors are foreseen:
(a) a computational specialization, tentatively directed towards large scale geophysical applications (e.g. 3D and 4D seismics) with a predominant role in mining and energy subsoil exploration, bit also for satellite applications.
(b) a field specialization, with applications directed towards the management of natural resources and environmental and engineering disciplines, with the aim of educating independent professionals.
Occupational opportunities
The graduate in Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources will find job opportunities mainly as:
- Exploration Geophysicist
- Applied and Environmental Geophysicist
In all cases, the graduate can access the regulated profession of Geologist. Also, the graduate can access a research career in Earth Sciences, and to this end the students will be encouraged to continue their studies through Ph.D. both at the national and international levels.
For the Exploration Geophysicist the main job opportunities will be as a high level employee in the private sector, with competences and responsibilities in Earth Sciences, in particular in the fossile and renewable energy industries, where geophysical exploration is at the heart of the industrial practice.
The graduate will easy access jobs, also in the international markets, in large energy companies and service companies, as well as in large engineering companies operating at an international level for large construction works.
For the Engineering and Environmental Geophysicist the main job opportunities will be as an independent professional or a high level employee in the public or private sectors, with competences and responsibilities in Earth Sciences or in Enrvironmental Engineering. A typical area of application will be in the management of the territory, both in the public administration (local and regional governments, civil protection) and with private bodies. The access to the regulated profession of Senior Geologist is also a viable option. In this respect the graduate will be able to act as a consultant for a variety of industrial sectors, e.g. civil engineering companies but also insurance enterprises. The acquired competences particularly in the mitigation of natural risks (seismic and hydrological in particular) can be utilized for professional and consultant activities for local, national and international companies, also with reference to national and EU level projects.
Admission
| Admission type | Open access with admission requirements |
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| number of non-EU students resident abroad | 50 |
| of which Chinese ("Marco Polo" Programme) | -- |
| Minimum number of pre-enrollments on which the activation of the Course of Study depends | -- |
| Enrollment as a part time student | yes |
| Fees | Fees for A.Y. 2023/24 |
Admission tests and pre-selections
| Updated on 19/04/2024, at 07:30 |
| Test | Submission of applications | Number of applicants |
of which applied as 1st choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Laurea Magistrale in Geophysics for natural risks and resources - titoli conseguiti in Italia" | expired on 08/02/2024 | 8 | 1st choice not applicable |
Course calendar
| Show course schedule | 2023/24 Reg.2020 course timetable |
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| Show examination schedule | 2023/24 Reg.2020 examination schedule |
| Show final examination schedule | -- |
Links
| Ministerial websites | Universitaly |
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| Academic reference structures | School of Science Department of Geosciences |
| Chair of the Degree Course Teachers' Council | GIORGIO CASSIANI |
Accreditation and Assessment Team Members
| Docente | BOAGA JACOPO | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
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| Docente | BOSCHI LAPO | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
| Docente | OLIVETTI VALERIO | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
| Presidente GAV | CASSIANI GIORGIO | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
| Stakeholder | MAZZUCCHELLI PAOLO | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
| Studente | HOLLINRAKE MATTHEW | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
| Studente | MOSCHITTA TERESA | (01/10/2023—30/09/2027) |
Course units available for each Academic Year of the degree course
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| Degree course track | Course unit code | Course unit name | Credits | Year | Period | Lang. | Teacher in charge |
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| COMMON | SCQ0089219 | APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
9 | 1st Year (2023/24) | First semester |
ENG | GIORGIO CASSIANI |
| COMMON | SCQ1098476 | EARTHQUAKE GEOLOGY AND FAULT MECHANICS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | First semester |
ENG | GIULIO DI TORO |
| COMMON | SCQ0089221 | GEOLOGY FOR GEOPHYSICS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | First semester |
ENG | VALERIO OLIVETTI |
| COMMON | SCQ0089222 | MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS FOR THE EARTH SYSTEM
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | First semester |
ENG | LAPO BOSCHI |
| COMMON | SCQ0089218 | SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
9 | 1st Year (2023/24) | First semester |
ENG | PIERO POLI |
| COMMON | SCP8082557 | ADVANCED STATISTICS FOR PHYSICS ANALYSIS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | ALBERTO GARFAGNINI |
| COMMON | SCQ0089235 | APPLIED HYDROLOGY
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | ANDREA D'ALPAOS |
| COMMON | SCQ0089229 | DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | ILARIA BARONE |
| COMMON | SCQ0089220 | ELECTROMAGNETISM
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | ALVISE RACCANELLI |
| COMMON | SCQ1098758 | GEOPHYSICS FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | RITA DEIANA |
| COMMON | SCQ0089225 | GEORESOURCES
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | MASSIMILIANO ZATTIN |
| COMMON | SCQ0089228 | GEOTECHNICS
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | GIORGIA DALLA SANTA |
| COMMON | SCQ0089438 | MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS OF PHYSICS DATASETS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | JACOPO PAZZINI |
| COMMON | SCQ0089198 | NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | ANTONIA LARESE DE TETTO |
| COMMON | SCQ0089223 | NUMERICAL METHODS FOR GEOSCIENCES
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | MANUELE FACCENDA |
| COMMON | SCQ0089199 | NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | CARLO JANNA |
| COMMON | SCQ0089224 | PETROPHYSICS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | LUCA PERUZZO |
| COMMON | SCQ0089405 | PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | MARCO BAIESI |
| COMMON | SCP8082536 | STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | AMOS MARITAN |
| COMMON | SCQ2101459 | STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THE DEEP EARTH
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6 | 1st Year (2023/24) | Second semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089230 | ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING GEOPHYSICS
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
9 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089233 | EXPLORATION SEISMOLOGY
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089232 | GEOTHERMICS
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089439 | HIGH LEVEL PROGRAMMING
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCP8082660 | MACHINE LEARNING
-- -- |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089204 | NUMERICAL METHODS FOR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ1098539 | PHYSICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ3104120 | PLANETARY DYNAMICS AND EVOLUTION
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089440 | PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE DEVICES
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG | |
| COMMON | SCQ0089227 | SEISMIC RESPONSE OF BUILT STRUCTURES
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
6 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG |
Internships and traineeships
| Degree course track | Course unit code | Course unit name | Credits | Year | Period | Lang. | Teacher in charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | SCQ0089237 | INTERNSHIP
-- Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
3 | 2nd Year (2024/25) | First semester |
ENG |
Final examination
| Degree course track | Course unit code | Course unit name | Credits | Year | Period | Lang. | Teacher in charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | SCQ0089258 | FINAL EXAM
Details for students enrolled in A.Y. 2023/24 Current A.Y. 2023/24 |
24 | Second semester |
ENG |