301729 (v.3) Applied Geology and Geophysics 602
| Area: | Department of Petroleum Engineering |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 160.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 20 Hours 4 Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 20 Hours 4 Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Geological principles, earth structure, identification of common rocks and minerals, geological time, historical geology and stratigraphy, sedimentary rocks depositional patterns, reservoir rocks, surface and subsurface mapping, hydrocarbons, petroleum traps, diagenesis in sandstones, seismic methods for lithology detection, high resolution 3D seismic. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - A basic understanding of geology and geophysics employed in the petroleum industry. Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the earth in terms of petroleum occurrence, exploration and recovery. Know how reservoir structures are identified through the use of seismic data acquisition. |
| 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: | Link K.P., (1982), Basic Petroleum Geology, OGCI, Tulsa, Oklahoma University Course Notes. Dobrin M.B, (1976), Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, 3rd Edition, New York, McGraw-Hill. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Exam 70%, Tutorial participation/Projects 30% |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Short Period 3 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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