Science, Engineering and Technology

KEA332

2012  KEA332  Computers in Geoscience

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA332 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Involves a series of lectures and practical work that focuses on the application of computer technology to geology and geophysics. The unit includes digital signal processing, seismic reflection data processing, airborne geophysical data processing, heat and fluid flow modelling and modelling and inversion of geophysical data. This unit is particularly recommended for those students planning a career in petroleum geology or exploration geophysics.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: assignments and practical assessments (50%); theory exam in Nov (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 22x3-hr practical sessions

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KEA208, KEA209 (or *KEA205), KEA230 or (KYA201 and KYA202)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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