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. |
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: | 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. |
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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