ES4007 Subsurface Modelling and Geophysics for Earth Scientists

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

11.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu (lectures), 2.00 - 5.00 pm Thu (practicals)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof C R Bates

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Module Staff

Prof C R Bates

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Module description

The fundamental concepts, techniques and practices of the hydrocarbon exploration industry are presented. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the geoscience of petroleum exploration, particularly using geophysical methods, and a working knowledge of modern concepts in oil and gas geology.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

UNDERGRADUATE: BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ES2001 AND (PASS ES2002 OR PASS ES2003)

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Completed Coursework = 50%, Resit Coursework = 50%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

19 lectures and 4 workshops, 2 practicals and support sessions (Weeks 1 - 10).

Scheduled learning hours

40

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

110

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.