Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

9187 (v.6) Geophysics 312


Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version
AND
7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
AND
7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
AND
8462 (v.4) Scientific Data Acquisition 201 or any previous version
AND
8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
AND
307727 (v.1) Geophysics 201 - Propagation of Energy or any previous version
AND
307728 (v.1) Geophysics 202 - Electomagnetic Fields in the Earth or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Oil exploration geophysics. Seismic wave types and elastic theory. Refraction and reflection. Well logging. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to give competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic and well log data.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

010705 Geophysics

Funding Cluster:

08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Pass/Fail

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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