2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5171M Seismic Reflection Interpretation and Sequence Stratigraphy
15 creditsClass Size: 76
Module manager: Prof Graham Stuart
Email: g.w.stuart@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, the student will be able to understand the principles and practice of interpreting industry seismic reflection data, in both a general geological and structural context and in a detailed sequence-stratigraphic context- both on paper sections and at the workstation.Syllabus
- Borehole-to-surface seismic tying, synthetic seismograms and wavelet extraction
- picking
- loop-tying
- fault halokinesis and reefs
- digitising and contouring
- 3D interpretation specifics
- use of Kingdom Suite (TM) for seismic interpretation seismic stratigraphy principles, sequence analysis
- facies analysis, character analysis
- tectonic controls on sequence architecture; implications for facies distribution and prospectivity.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 42 | 1.00 | 42.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 103.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 47.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Ongoing coursework assessmentMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Assessed practicals | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 22/05/2015
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