| Unit name | Petroleum Geophysics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EASC20036 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Verdon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
EASC10001, EASC10007, EASC10008, MATH11004, PHYS10006, PHYS10005 and PHYS11400 |
| Co-requisites |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit will provide an overview of the geophysical methods used in the petroleum industry. Special emphasis will be placed on the seismic reflection method, as this is the primary technique used in the industry. New and emerging techniques, such as gravity, magnetics and microseismic monitoring will also be introduced.
On completion of the course students will:
30 Lectures and 10 practicals
• Practicals (20%). A series of weekly practicals will complement the theory taught in lectures through numerical exercises.
• Extended practical (10%). Students will acquire and process seismic reflection data and then produce a summary of their results and interpretation.
• 3-hour written examination (70%). This will assess the student’s understanding of the theoretical aspects of the course.
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