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5543 (v.5) Geophysics 516


 

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Petroleum exploration data processing. The lectures are designed to support the laboratory program. They will take the form of pre-laboratory sessions and cover the necessary theory for the laboratory exercises. Laboratories cover an introduction to seismic data processing and PREMIX, a commercial seismic processing package.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been introduced to advanced techniques and exploration practice in geophysical processing and interpretation.

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:

Yilmaz, O. (1987), Seismic data processing. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Laboratories and assignments 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10705 Geophysics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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