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| School of Physical and Geographical Sciences |
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| ESC-30012 |
Advanced Geophysics |
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| Co-ordinator: |
Dr Ian Stimpson Room: WSF01, Tel:33182 |
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| Level: |
3 |
Credits: |
15 |
Study Hours: |
150 |
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There are no prerequisites for this module
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Not applicable
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This module examines in detail the acquisition, processing and interpretation of reflection seismic data and borehole geophysical logs, and their extensive use in the exploration for hydrocarbons.
2 one-hour lectures & 3 hour practical
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To provide a deep understanding of the reflection seismic method and borehole geophysics.
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- An ability to critically assess reflection seismic data acquisition, processing and interpretation.
- An ability to critically assess borehole geophysical data acquisition and interpretation.
- An understanding of the vocabulary, skills, knowledge and technical expertise to enter a career as a hydrocarbon industry geophysicist.
- An ability to write a technical report in a format compatible with the hydrocarbon industry.
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- 14 hours lectures
- 27 hours practical work
- 69 hours assignment work
- 40 hours private study
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This module examines in detail the acquisition, processing and interpretation of reflection seismic data, and its extensive use in the exploration for hydrocarbons. The other part of the module, with a student centred learning approach, studies a variety of topics in solid Earth geophysics including the Earth's internal structure, heat flow and its magnetic and gravity fields.
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| 1: Research Report weighted 50% |
2500 word report
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| 2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50% |
two hour unseen written examination - 3 quuestions from 6
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Title:
An Introduction To Applied And Environmental Geophysics.
Author: REYNOLDS, J.M.
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Version: (1.04S) Created: 04/Jun/2010
This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information. |