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
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7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
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8361 (v.5) Physics 221 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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12302 (v.2) Electromagnetism 212 or any previous version
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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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A fundamental understanding of the seismic exploration method and its application. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 10%, Class Tests 10%, Examination 50%, Laboratory 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10705 Geophysics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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