Type of course

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other program for basis of admission. Basic knowledge of sedimentology, structural geology and geophysics is assumed. GEO-3137 Seismology is recommended prerequisites.

Application code: 9371.

Course content

Recommended prerequisites

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The student:

• Will gain practical and theoretical knowledge of seismic and other geophysical methods and 2D/3D seismic interpretation techniques.
• Is familiar with the principles of the integration of seismic and well data and the ability to perform depth-conversion.
• Will have an overview of quantitative interpretation techniques such as AVO, inversion, rock physics or 4D (time-lapse) seismic analysis.
• Will have an overview of the most commonly integrated geophysical and geological methods in research and industry for understanding Earth system interactions.

Skills

The student can

• Prepare/condition geophysical data and integrate various data sets in specific geological interpretation contexts
• Perform a stratigraphic and structural interpretation using various geophysical data sets (e.g.,seismic, bathymetry, well logs) and employ interpretation techniques such as sequence stratigraphy, seismic facies analysis, seismic interpretation of different structural styles or seismic geomorphology.
• Use 3D seismic and/or other geophysical data to develop, describe and present structural and sedimentological models.
• Describe how seismic processing methods can enhance seismic interpretation and recognize acquisition and/or processing artifacts in seismic data while avoiding the most common interpretation pitfalls.
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of the various geophysical data types.

• The capability to work on a case study performing an integrated interpretation of data with guidance.

General competences

The student

• Can be thoughtful, engaged, informed and articulate in professional and personal arenas regarding geological and geophysical data interpretation.
• Has the awareness of the importance of geophysical data for developing geological models.
• Has awareness of complex interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, cryosphere and the atmosphere.
• Has knowledge of current research and new methods in integrated geological and geophysical data interpretation.
• Has the ability to carry out the most important elements of geological/geophysical research projects: compiling relevant literature, interpreting and analyzing data, and communicating results and interpretation ideas effectively in written and oral form to fellow students/scientists.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see the Admission requirements" and the "Prerequisite" sections for more information.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT