Unit information: Petroleum Geophysics in 2021/22

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	All mandatory units in Year 1 of BSc, MSci or MSci with Study Abroad Geophysics at Bristol
Co-requisites	N/A
School/department	School of Earth Sciences
Faculty	Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students will:

• Understand what geophysical methods are used in petroleum exploration.
• Understand the principles of seismic reflection processing.
• Understand the basics of passive seismic monitoring.
• Understand how electro-magnetic and gravity methods are used in the petroleum industry.
• Have hands on experience processing and interpreting seismic reflection data.
• Understand current challenges and frontier areas of petroleum exploration.

Teaching Information

The unit will be taught through a combination of

• asynchronous online materials and, if subsequently possible, synchronous face-to-face lectures
• synchronous office hours
• asynchronous directed individual formative activities and exercises
• guided, structured reading
• practical work in the laboratory

Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete practical work, or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.

Assessment Information

End-of-unit examination (100%)

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
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The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.