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307665 (v.1) PEng 321 Petroleum Geology and Geophysics


 

Area:

Department of Petroleum Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Syllabus:

Seismic concepts, principles of 2-D, 3-D and 4-D seismic, data acquisition and quality, surface and subsurface mapping. For tuition pattern details and contact hours, please contact the Department of Petroleum Engineering.
 

Unit Outcomes:

TBA

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Peter K. Link, (1982), Basic Petroleum Geology, OGCI, Tulsa, Oklahoma University Course Notes. Milton B. Dobrin, (1976), Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, McGraw-Hill, New York, 3rd Edition.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts. Course Notes.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 70%, Tutorials/Projects 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 39900 Other Engineering and Related Technologies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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