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Postgraduate Course: Advanced Exploration Geophyscis (PGGE11143)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis is a core course for the MSc degree programme in Exploration Geophysics, and it is also available for other post-graduates in the school (MScs + PhDs) as an optional course.

The course covers these topics:

1. Time-lapse (4D) seismic
2. Seismic anisotropy
3. Multicomponent seismics
4. Controlled source E&M
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Fundamental Mathematics (PGGE11142)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None.

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students should achieve the following learning outcomes:
* A familiarity with current leading-edge geophysical methods, including 4D, anisotropy, multicomponent, and controlled source EM.
* An understanding of the basic principle of these methods and how they have been applied in the industry.
* An understanding of the limitation of these methods and future development needs.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Disabled students will not be at a disadvantage for the majority of the course, as it is lecture and classroom-based.
Additional Class Delivery Information 100% continuous assessment
KeywordsTime-lapse, Seismic, controlled source
Contacts
Course organiserProf Xiang Li
Tel:
Email: xiangyang.li@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
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