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Faculty of Science and Engineering

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Introduction to Seismic Exploration 03

This unit is managed by the in the .Department of Exploration Geophysics Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Semester 1, 2010

Unit study package number: 1

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Credit Value: 25

Pre-requisite units: Geology 102Advanced Calculus 201

ORMathematical Methods 201Linear Algebra 202

ORMathematical Methods 202Introduction to Geophysical Oil and Gas Exploration Methods 246Propagation of Energy 201

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: All fee information can be obtained through the Fees Centre. Visitfor details.fees.curtin.edu.au

Unit coordinator: Name: Roman Pevzner

Phone: 9266-9805

Email: [email protected]: ARRC Building (Bld # 613)

Room: 407

Consultation times: Normal hours - 9-5 daily

Teaching Staff: Dr V. Shulakova (Sessional)

EMAIL: TBA

PHONE: TBA

FAX: C/o 9266-3407

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Normal hours - 9-5 daily.

Administrative contact: Name: Deirdre Hollingsworth

Phone: 9266 3565

Email: [email protected]

Learning Management System: FLECS - Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)
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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 seismicand well log data.

Introduction

Welcome to Introduction to Seismic Exploration 03. The aim of this unit is to provide a fundamental understanding ofthe seismic exploration method and its application.

Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this unit students can:

Graduate Attributesaddressed

1. describe typical seismic parameters for use in oil and gas exploration

2. recognise and analyse all of the common wave modes in seismic data

3. perform basic survey planning for refraction studies

4. explain the common processes of transforming field data into an interpretable form

5. perform basic interpretation of seismic reflection data and map geological forms in agrid

Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills Information skills

Communication skills Technology skills Learning how to learn

International perspective Cultural understanding Professional Skills

Learning Activities

Attendance to lectures and laboratories is fundamental. Laboratory work, experiments and exercises, as well asfieldwork (in the vicinity of the campus) under expert supervision, will be the main activity to familiarize thestudents with seismic equipment and techniques.

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Learning Resources

Essential Texts

You will need to purchase the following textbook(s) in order to complete this unit:

Sheriff, R.E. and Geldart, L.P., 1990, Exploration Seismology: Cambridge Press.

Recommended Texts

You the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them.do not have to purchase

Sheriff, R.E., 1991, Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics: Society of Exploration Geophysicists.Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A., 1990. Applied Geophysics: Cambridge UniversityPress.Emery, D. and Myers, K.J., 1996, Sequence stratigraphy: Blackwell Science.

Dobrin, M.B. and Savit, C.H., 1988, Introduction to geophysical prospecting: McGraw-Hill

Other Resources

There is a prescribed book and also a list of recommended books in the the section above.

However other material for deepening your knowledge of the subjects, and further reading and research materialwill be made available during the lectures and laboratories, or via Blackboard.

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Assessment Schedule

Task Value % Date Due

Unit Learning

Outcome(s)Assessed

1 LaboratoryBooks

20 Week - 14Day - FridayTime - 4:00PM

1 2 3 4 5

2 Assignment 1 - Short report 6 Week - 5Day - FridayTime - 4:00PM

1 2 3

3 Assignment 2 - Short report 6 Week - 10Day - FridayTime - 4:00PM

1 2 3 4 5

4 Assignment 3 - Short report 8 Week - 14

Day - FridayTime - 4:00PM

1 2 4 5

5 Examination 60 Week - ExaminationPeriodDay - TBATime - TBA

1 2 4

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Detailed information on assessment tasks

1: Laboratory Books

Lab books should contain representation of data processing and/or interpretation steps with appropriate hardcopyand comments for each lab in the semester. If any of processing stages require selection of various processingroutines parameters student should comment on this (at least - on principal parameters). Size of lab book - limitedto 50 pages including pictures.

Late submission will result in a decrease in the total mark of 10% of original mark for each day of delay2: Short report on the Seismic theory and Seismic equipment

Assignment 1 Marking Criteria.

The assignment will consist of 2 questions/exercises related to lecture/lab material given in weeks 1-4. Students areexpected to produce written report with complete answers, including all intermediate computations and comments.Size of the report is limited by 3 (three) pages.

Correct answer to each question gives 3%.

Late submission will result in a decrease in the total mark of 10% of original mark for each day of delay3:

Short report on the Seismic refraction method


The assignment will consist of 2 questions/exercises related to lecture/lab material given in weeks 7-9. Students areexpected to produce written report with complete answers, including all intermediate computations and comments.Size of the report is limited by 3 (three) pages.


Late submission will result in a decrease in the total mark of 10% of original mark for each day of delay4: Short report on the Seismic reflection method


The assignment will consist of 2 questions/exercises related to lecture/lab material given in weeks 10-14. Studentsare expected to produce written report with complete answers, including all intermediate computations andcomments. Size of the report is limited by 3 (three) pages.


Late submission will result in a decrease in the total mark of 10% of original mark for each day of delay

5: End of Semester Theory Examination

Closed book exam, students are allowed to use calculators

Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learningoutcomes, and that student work is consistently evaluated by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation ofassessment are described in the Assessment Manual, available frompolicies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm

Late penalties

Ensure you are familiar with any penalties that may be applied if work is submitted after the deadline.
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Pass requirements

50% or more of overall score

Completed lab book submissionCompletion of assignments

Referencing style

The Department of Exploration Geophysics adheres to the referencing style of the SEG (Society of ExplorationGeophysicists). Further details can be obtained by viewing their instructions to authors at:http://www.seg.org/SEGportalWEBproject/portals/SEG_Online.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_gen_content&Doc_Url

SEG referencing style is also provided in the publication by:

Sheriff, R.E., 1991, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics: 3 Edition, Soc. Expl. Geophys., Tulsa, OK,rd

USA.

Students should also be aware of alternative referencing styles when preparing assignments. More information can befound on this style from the Library web site:http://library.curtin.edu.au/research_and_information_skills/referencing/index.html

Additional information

Telephone Contacts:

If you have a query relating to administrative matters such as:-

requests for deferment of studydifficulties with accessing online study materialsobtaining assessment results

Please contact the Unit Coordinator or the Department Administrative Assistant:

Deirdre Hollingsworth - Ph: 9266-3565; Email: [email protected]

Supplementary / Deferred Examinations:

Supplementary examinations will be held, if necessary, only during the dates 8 . Following the Board ofth - 9th JulyExaminer's Meeting, held Monday 28th June, students who have been awarded a Supplementary Examination will beadvised by email and/or telephone. Students can contact the Department on 9266-3565 for confirmation.

Enrolment and HECS:

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudentoption on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.
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Supplementary/Deferred Exams:

Supplementary and deferred examinations granted by Faculty of Science and Engineering will be held at a date to be

advised. Notification to students will be made after the Faculty of Science and Engineering Board of Examiners meetingvia the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS. It is the student's responsibility to check their OASIS accountfor official Curtin correspondence on a weekly basis. If your results show that you have been awarded a supplementaryor deferred exam you should immediately check your OASIS email for details.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriateacknowledgement or referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence. For more information refer to

.academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au

Plagiarism Monitoring

Assessments in this unit may be monitored for plagiarism using the Turnitin plagiarism detection service (see). In these cases, students who do not want assignments retained in the Turnitin database must lodge aturnitin.com

special request prior to the submission date. For further advice see the 'Information for students' section at.academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au

Student Rights and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to theirrights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

the Student Charter,the University's Guiding Ethical Principles,the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity,copyright principles and responsibilities,the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities,

See the Current Students website ( ) for comprehensive information on all of the above.students.curtin.edu.au/rights/

Recent unit changes

We welcome feedback as one way to keep improving this unit. Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback

through , Curtin's online student feedback system (see ). Recent changes to thisVALUatee evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/unit include:

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Semester 1 2010 Laboratory Outline

Week Date* Laboratory topic Assessment AssessmentDue

StartUpWeek

22 Feb

1. 1,3 March No laboratory

2. 8,10 March Energy partitioning at boundaries

3. 15,17 March Seismic rays and travel time curves

4. 22,24 March Seismic data processing software, seismic record,parameters of recorded wave field

5. 29 March Tuition Free Week

6. 5 April Tuition Free Week

7. 12,14 April Refraction method data processing

8. 19,21 April Refraction method data processing - diving waves,Wiechert-Herglotz method

9. 26 April** Fieldwork seismic refraction experiment

10. 3,5 May Seismic signal processing

11. 10,12 May Single channel seismic data processing

12. 17,19 May CMP and CDP, Fold coverage, Stacking charts

13. 24,26 May Seismic reflection method - interpretation

14. 31 May,1 June Wrap-up and review of course

7 June Study Week

14 June Exams Week 1

21 June Exams Week 2

Assessment of lab component of the unit will be done based on completed laboratory books/portfolios. They are due onFriday, Week 14.

* - Students will be divided to two groups for each computer-based lab

** - All students will attend one field seismic refraction experiment session.

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