Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Basic petroleum geology. Wave theory, processing issues, types of noise. Well logs, synthetic seismograms. Velocities, depth conversion. Structural styles. Seismostratigraphy. Direct hydrocarbon indicators. Attributes. Interpretation in practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been provided with an introduction to seismic interpretation, especially as used in the oil industry. |
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. (2001), Seismic data analysis, processing, inversion and interpretation of seismic data. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Brown, A. (1999), Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data. AAPG Memoir 42. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 50%, Homework/assignments 30%, In-house presentation 20%. 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 2 | 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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