Courses Handbook 2010

12455 (v.5) Introduction to Seismic Exploration 303


Area: Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
AND
7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
AND
8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
AND
307727 (v.2) Propagation of Energy 201 or any previous version
AND
307728 (v.2) Electomagnetic Fields in the Earth 202 or any previous version
Syllabus: Oil exploration geophysics. Seismic wave types and elastic theory. Refraction and reflection. Well logging. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to develop competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic and well log data.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 010705 Geophysics
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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