Shell Intensive Training Programme

Geophysics

SHELL INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (HXW-EDU) EDJEBA WARRI

GEOPHYSICS

LECTURES

(12 HOUR COURSE)

AIMS:
To discuss the principles and methods of geophysical exploration and their Applications

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On Completion of this course, students should be able to: (1) Understand the principles, methods and field operations of each of the geophysical techniques. (2) Have a grasp of the general interpretation procedures of geophysical data from each technique. (3) Be familiar with the Applications of each technique.

OBJECTIVES (LECTURE FORMAT)

(1) General Introduction of the subject of Geophysics in terms of its definition and concept. The Internal Structure of the Earth.

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(2)

General principles of the various methods of Geophysics and the discussion of the physical properties and parameters on which these methods are based and utilised with brief discussion on some of the end products (geologic information) obtainable from them.

(3)

Discussion of the theory, the field operations, interpretation and applications of each of the more frequently used methods (seismics, gravity, magnetics, electrical, radiometrics and well logging).

(4)

2 Group assignments 1 hour final Assessment

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