PETROGEO 7021 - Advanced Petroleum Geoscience II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

PETROGEO 7021 covers topics in seismic data acquisition and processing, and seismic interpretation, which build on the material presented in PETROGEO 7011. The Acquisition and Processing module will introduce the equipment used to collect seismic data, the considerations in planning a survey. It will also outline the techniques used to process the data to produce subsurface images. The Interpretation module will cover a number of topics including thin bed interpretation, direct hydrocarbon indicators (DHI), amplitude versus offset (AVO), seismic attributes, inversion, and 4D seismic surveying.

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROGEO 7021
Course	Advanced Petroleum Geoscience II
Coordinating Unit	Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	This course will be taught in intensive format, with modules scheduled during Semester 2. During the dates of this course, students are expected to attend class each week day, between 9am and 5pm. Activities will include lectures, practicals, individual
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	PETROL 7010, 7011, 7012, 7013
Assumed Knowledge	Principles of seismic data acquisition and processing (elastic wave theory, convolution model, signal coherence, signal-to-noise); expression of geology in seismic survey data; standard interpretation workflow; seismic depth conversion.
Assessment	Assessment includes the final examination (60% weighting) and assessment of practical class assignment work completed during the semester (40% weighting)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mark Bunch

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Fundamental knowledge of the principles and practice of seismic data acquisition, processing, and selected advanced techniques for seismic interpretation.
2	Demonstrated understanding of the important parameters and process for designing a seismic survey.
3	Demonstrated understanding of the important processes and workflow for seismic processing.
4	Demonstrated capability to use selected advanced seismic interpretation techniques for hydrocarbon exploration and development.
5	Demonstrated ability to work in a team to plan and execute tasks involving seismic reflection technology.
6	Experience in the analysis, synthesis and interpretation of petroleum industry-standard seismic data.
7	Communicated their knowledge and understanding to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-4, 6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2-6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 5-7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 3-7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5, 7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5, 7

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Evans, BJ, 1997. A Handbook for Seismic Data Acquisition in Exploration. Geophysical Monograph Series No. 7, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tulsa.

Yilmaz, O, 2001. Seismic Data Analysis (2 Volumes) - Investigations in Geophysics No. 10, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tulsa.

Brown, AR, 2011. Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data, 7th Edition, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa.

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Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures are presented in the mornings. Afternoons are devoted to practical work. Practical tasks are designed in order that students can synthesise theoretical concepts learned earlier in the day. These tasks take the forms of hands-on exercises and extended challenges in processing and interpretation of 3D seismic datasets using computer workstations and industry-standard software.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This information is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with course requirements. This block course involves approximately the same number of contact hours as would be delivered in a semesterised course. You should spend between one and two times the number of contact hours out of class engaged in further learning, revision, reading more widely about the topics covered, practicing example problems, finishing exercises, etc.

Learning Activities Summary

Details of the topics to be covered each day will be provided during the first lecture of each course component.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Seismic Acquisition & Processing Class Exercises	9	Individual	Formative	Week 1		1. 2. 6.
Seismic Data Processing Group Practical Exercise	13	Group	Summative	Week 1		1. 3. 5. 6. 7.
Advanced Seismic Interpretation Class Exercises	11	Individual	Formative	Week 2		1. 4. 6.
Advanced Seismic Interpretation Group Practical Oral Presentation	4	Group	Formative	Week 2		1. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Advanced Seismic Interpretation Group Practical Report	13	Group	Summative	Week 2		1. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Examination	50	Individual	Summative	Week 14		1. 2. 3. 4. 6.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

Assessment Related Requirements

The final course mark will be a weighted average of each subject component, with applied weights being in proportion with the duration of contact days per subject component.

Assessment Detail

Exam questions will comprise mainly interpretive questions, along with some descriptive ones. Answers will range from the result of a calculation, through to a brief essay, but most questions will require no more than a paragraph or two.

Details concerning the nature and requirements of assessed practical assignments will be explained during the introductory lectures of each subject component.

Submission

Late submission policy:
Work will be marked without prejudice, and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each 24 hour period (or part thereof) that an assessment task is late for submission, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained. An examiner may elect not to accept any assessment task that a student wants to submit after that task has been marked and feedback provided to the rest of the class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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