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Undergraduate Course: Exploration Seismology (EASC10038)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaEarth Science Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionExploration Seismology A consists of 5 topics: land and marine 3D seismic reflection data acquisition; seismic sources; creation of seismic sections and 3D seismic volumes; the impulse and impulse response; dip moveout and seismic migration.

The 2nd part of the course is Methods of Interpretation. Topics covered include seismic refraction interpretation; velocity determination, structural interpretation and time-to-depth converstion of seismic reflection data; structural interpretation exercise; and petrophysical properties from borehole seismic data interpretation.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 15:00 - 15:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB Lab 6201
Additional information Semester 1: Mon 0900-0950; Mon 1400-1450; Fri 0900-0950 (weeks 3 to 11)
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will have an appreciation of how research develops from seismic exploration data acquisition to geological interpretation for refractions, reflections and borehole seismic data. You will have an integrated knowledge (which is detailed in places) of:
1. Land and marine 3D seismic reflection data acquisition
2. Seismic sources
3. Creation of seismic sections and 3D seismic volumes
4. The impulse and impulse response
5. Dip moveout and seismic migration
This course also takes you to state-of-the art research level in two topics of active current interest in Exploration Seismology and you will critically review relevant literature as a class exercise. You will learn how understanding in Exploration Seismology is advanced and how surveys are designed, both from a theoretical and a practical point of view. You will learn some transferable skills which can be used in both a professional level context and when conducting research e.g. methods of interpretation.
Assessment Information
Degree exam (100%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsExp_Seismology
Contacts
Course organiserDr Andrew Curtis
Tel: (0131 6)50 8515
Email: andrew.curtis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
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