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Postgraduate Course: Frontiers of Exploration Geophysics (PGGE11179)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis course aims to give the students an introduction to current research activity in exploration geophysics, particularly that done in Edinburgh. The course allows students to link material they have studied on the MSc in Exploration Geophysics to the latest debates in the field. It highlights the unique research expertise in Edinburgh.
Course description Students will develop an understanding of a number of topics which are currently the focus of research in the field. They will become aware of the developments in exploration geophysics which are likely to take place in the next 10 years.

Replaces: PGGE11163
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Multicomponent seismology and anisotropy: Shear-wave splitting, converted wave seismology, fracture detection, anisotropic rock physics
  2. Time-lapse method: Underlying theory and recent case studies, limitations of the techniques
  3. Advances in EM technology: Theory, potential and current status
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Classroom based inclusive teaching.
KeywordsAnisotropy, Time-lapse, Multicomponent
Contacts
Course organiserDr Mark Chapman
Tel: (0131 6)50 8521
Email: mark.chapman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
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