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Syllabus Introduction to methods - 70523
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Last update 12-10-2020
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Geology

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: E. Safra

Course/Module Coordinator: Dr. Benny Medvedev


Coordinator Office Hours: By. appointment

Teaching Staff:
Dr. ,
Mr. Yaniv Darvasi

Course/Module description:
Basics of seismic reflection, interpretation of 2D/3D seismic data

The course will include 2-3 weekly hours (according to the students requirements)

Course/Module aims:

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The successful student will understand the basic principles of seismic reflection data and will be able to interpret seismic lines across a variety of structural and stratigraphic settings. The student will be familiar with the operation of seismic interpretation software commonly used in the oil and gas industry (Petrel).

Attendance requirements(%):
None

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Will be determined at the course start (Webinar rourse)

Course/Module Content:
• Introduction to the methods of acquisition and processing of seismic reflection data.
• Basic theory of seismic waves traveling through the Earth and how they interact with earth materials and interfaces.
• Structural and stratigraphic interpretation methods and pitfalls using two and three dimensional seismic data.
• Seismic well tie
• The application of seismic data to exploration and production of hydrocarbon deposits

Required Reading:
• Brown A., 2004. Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data. AAPG memoirs 42 SEG
• Yilmaz, Oz., 2001. Seismic data analysis, Vol.1

Additional Reading Material:
None

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 70 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
None
 
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