| 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, microseismic monitoring, and controlled source EM, will also be introduced.
A day of fieldwork will be used to collect seismic reflection data that will be processed in the practicals. The unit aim is to provide the theory, acquisition strategies, processing methods and interpretation behind each technique.
On completion of the course students will:
30 Lectures, 10 practicals and 1 day of fieldwork
• 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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