Ph.D. Applied Geophysics

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Geophysics

Ph.D. Applied Geophysics

1. List of Academic Staff

NAME	Qualification	Areas of Specialisation
S. Olatunji	Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.      Sc.      Ed.      (Ilorin);      M.Sc., Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria)	Gravity, Magnetic, and Electrical methods
W. O. Raji	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Liverpool)	Seismic methods, Electrical methods, Petrophysics and Well-log Analysis, Structural Geology, Mining Geophysics
A. K. Olawuyi	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Calabar); M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (FUTA, Akure)	Magnetics method, Gravity method, Electrical methods
I. O. Folorunso	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); PGD. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Mineral Exploration, Electrical methods, Magnetic method
T. O. Adeoye	Lecturer I B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Tech. (FUTA, Akure)	Seismic methods, Electrical Methods, Petrophysics and Well-log Analysis
H. O. Abubakar	Lecturer II B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	GIS and Remote sensing, Electrical methods, Magnetic Methods.
*K. Rauf	Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., PGDC (OAU, Ife); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Calculus, Time Series and Convolution
*A. A. Adekeye	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Stratigraphy, and Biostratigraphy
*A. B. Alabi	Professor B. Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M. Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Materials science
*O.O. Ige	Reader B.SC., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology
*K. O. Olojoku	Lecturer I B. Sc. (Ilorin); M. Sc. (FUT, Minna); Ph.D. Bloemfontein	Environmental Geology, Ground water Geophysics, Environmental Geochemistry
*L.A. Sunmonu	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Solid earth seismology, Magnetics Methods, Electrical methods

* Lecturer from other Department

B.  Introduction

This Postgraduate programme in Applied Geophysics is basically research oriented. It is designed to train M.Sc. and M. Phil. candidates in Geophysics to advanced and specialised level.

C.   Philosophy

The Philosophy of the programme is to produce highly skilled, knowledgeable and speciallised individuals capable of conducting independent research, breaking new grounds in innovation, and teach different subjects of Applied Geophysics to students at lower levels, and be employable in the different area of practice where specialists in Applied Geophysics are required.

D.   Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train students to acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and competence in the chosen areas of Geophysics and to offer the student a doctor of philosophy in Applied Geophysics at the end of the programme.

Objectives:

1. Produce individuals capable of carrying out needs based and independent research leading to the development of the energy and mineral resources, and the economy of Nigeria;
2. Produce knowledgeable individual who is capable of teaching and supervising student at tertiary level of education and break new grounds in research and innovations in the field of Geoscience;
3. Produce entrepreneur, inventors, patent owners and business owners that will create jobs in the different field of applied geophysics.

E.  Admission requirements

Admission to Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics is opened to candidates with the following backgrounds:

1. ‗O‘ Level credit passes in five subjects to include English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and any one of the following Further Mathematics, Biology, and Geography, or their equivalence. Further mathematic will be a further advantage in a case of competition.
2. Master of science degree in Geophysics from University of Ilorin or any other recognised University with a CGPA of 4.00 -5.00 or weighted percentage score not less than 60% or its equivalence in their final Master degree examination;
3. Master of philosophy from the University of Ilorin or any other recognised Universities who must have scored not less than 60% or its equivalent in their final examination;
4. M.Sc. degree in Geology or Physics, or Computational Science Discipline, but has strong background in Geoscience (e.g., B.Sc. in Geology or Geophysics or their equivalence) may be accepted provided they accepted to offer some courses in Geophysics at M.Sc. Level. Proficiency in mathematics will be an advantage;
5. All candidates shall appear for an interview to allow them speak to their Ph.D. proposal. Final admission will depend on performance in the interview and credentials of the candidate.

F.  Duration of the Programme

1. Full-time Ph.D. Programme in Geophysics shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
2. Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 72 Calendar months.

G.  Detailed Course Description

GPH911 Advanced Research Methodology 6 Credits

Definitions and Concept of Research. Designing of Research and project Proposals. Technical report writing. Research ethics. Data Management and Statistical packages. Geophysical Software Applications. Case Studies. 90 h (T); E

GPH912 Geophysical Instrumentation 6 Credits

Geophysical instrument. Types of energy sources of Geophysical instruments. Gravimeters. Magnetometer. Resistivity meters. SP Meter. IP meter. GPR machine. Electromagnetic instruments. Seismometer. Radiometric machine. GPS. Tomography instruments. 75 h (T); 45 h (P); E

GPH 999 Dissertation 12 Credits

Each student is to produce a report of independent research in one of the following area of specializations: Environmental and Groundwater, Energy Resources and Petroleum, and Solid Mineral Exploration and Mining. 1080 h (P); C

I. Graduation requirement

To qualify for the award of Doctor of Science degree in Applied Geophysics (in any of the different areas of specialization), a candidate must pass 24 credits, comprising 12 credits in core courses and 12 credits in elective courses.

H.  Summary

The summary of requirements for graduation in any of the following specialisations: (1) Environmental and groundwater  (2) Energy Resources and Petroleum Exploration (3) Solid Mineral Exploration and Mining, in Applied Geophysics is shown below.

GPH 901 (6), GPH 902 (6), GPH 999 (12). Total = 24 Credits