302610 (v.2) Geophysics 421
| Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to seismic data acquisition methods, seismic waves, CMP, stacking, sources, receivers, survey systems, 2-D, 3-D recording, planning a survey, tomography and VSP. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A sound knowledge of seismic data acquisition methods. |
| 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: | Dobrin, M.B. and Savit, C.H. (1976), Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company. Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. |
| Unit Texts: | Evans, B.J. (1995), Geophysics: Field Data Acquisition. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 25%, Class tests 25%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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