NON SEISMIC METHODS IN HYDROCARBONS EXPLORATION
| Title | ΜΗ-ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΕΣ ΓΕΩΦΥΣΙΚΕΣ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΥΔΡΟΓΟΝΑΝΘΡΑΚΩΝ / NON SEISMIC METHODS IN HYDROCARBONS EXPLORATION |
| Code | HGB-1Y2 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation |
| Collaborating Schools | Geology Department of Economic of the Democritus University of Thrace |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Grigorios Tsokas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016558 |
Programme of Study: Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation
Registered students: 3
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600268905
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600268905
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course covers the basic theory and practice of the main non seismic geophysical methods which are used detecting Hydrocarbon resources. These are usually employed at the initial stages of the exploration process. Gravity, magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) prospecting methods are presented.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
The specific topics covered are:
1. Basic theory of the Earth’s gravity field, density of rocks and minerals, quantities measured in a gravity survey, instruments for measuring the gravity field, data collection and relevant corrections, data reduction, regional - residual filed separation.
2. Basic theory of the Earth’s magnetic field, measured quantities, magnetic susceptibility and remnant magnetization, instruments, techniques for land, off shore and airborne data collection, techniques for the reduction of the magnetic readings, data processing.
3. Basic concepts of EM prospecting methods, the magneto-telluric method, controlled source EM methods, transient EM methods.
4. Introduction to complex functions, potential fields’ theory, field transformations, signal complex attributes interpretation of gravity and magnetic field anomalies, methods for automatic interpretation.
5. Case studies of application of non-seismic methods to Hydrocarbon Exploration.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 15 | 0.6 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 90 | 3.6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
17-03-2024
