12455 (v.5) Introduction to Seismic Exploration 303

Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 8127 (v.6) Advanced Calculus 201 or any previous version OR AND 8128 (v.6) Linear Algebra 202 or any previous version OR AND 11914 (v.4) Introduction to Geophysical Oil and Gas Exploration Methods 246 or any previous version AND 307727 (v.2) Propagation of Energy 201 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 develop competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic and well log data.
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Field of Education:	010705 Geophysics
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Partially Online Internal	Area External	Central External	Fully Online
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y

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