12455 (v.3) Geophysics 303

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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 8361 (v.5) Physics 221 or any previous version AND 8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version AND 12302 (v.2) Electromagnetism 212 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Oil exploration geophysics. Seismic wave types, elastic theory. Refraction and reflection. Well logging. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to develop competence in acquisition and processing and interpretation of seismic and well log data.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A fundamental understanding of the seismic exploration method and its application.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics (third edition) Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A. (1990), Applied Geophysics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Dobrin, M.B. and Savit, C.H. (1988), Introduction to geophysical prospecting. New York, McGraw-Hill. Burger, H.R. (1992), Exploration Geophysics of the Shallow Subsurface. New York, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	Sheriff, R.E. and Geldart, L.P. (1990), Exploration seismology. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Evans, B.J. (2003), Geophysics 303/501/603 manual. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 10%, Class Tests 10%, Examination 50%, Laboratory 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y