2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5147M Gravity and Magnetic Methods
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Chris Green
Email: c.m.green@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
MSc Exploration Geophysics entrance pre-requisitesThis module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE5157M | Applied Geophysical Methods |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
In this module students will learn the theory and practice of gravity, magnetic and EM methods as applied to petroleum exploration.Objectives
To understand the application of gravity, magnetic and EM methods to petroleum exploration; to understand the procedures of gravity, magnetic and EM data acquisition and processing, such that they can take part in operations or review the work of others; to apply processing and interpretation tools to derive geological information from gravity and magnetic data sets.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have acquired an understanding of the practical uses of gravity, magnetic and EM surveys and how they fit into the general petroleum exploration process. They should be able to:
- Contribute to discussion and planning of surveys, considering both theoretical and practical factors
- Plan and execute the processing of gravity and magnetic data
- Perform geological interpretation of gravity and magnetic data together with other information
- Evaluate their own work and the work of others
The learning outcomes will be assessed using a short data-processing report and an independent written report.
Syllabus
The role of gravity, magnetic and EM methods in hydrocarbon exploration; causes of gravity and magnetic anomalies; gravity and magnetic data acquisition (land, marine, airborne, space); gravity and magnetic data reduction; gridding and levelling of gravity and magnetic data; data enhancement processing and lineament mapping; magnetic depth estimation; gravity and magnetic data modelling and inversion; integrated interpretation incorporating gravity and magnetic data; principles of EM Theory; MT, CSEM, MTEM methodology and application.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 18 | 2.00 | 36.00 |
Practical | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 104.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 46.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Completion of practicals and assessments, computer exercises, literature search, reading text books, and revision for examination.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Marked assessment and feedback during practicals and class exercises.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Project Report (3,000 words) | 80.00 |
Report | Observation Notes from Data Processing Exercise | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
The re-sit for this module takes the form of an open book exam; the student will have 24 hours to produce their answer to an exam paper. The paper will be of similar length to a standard 2 hour exam. The re-sit mark provides a new alternative mark for the whole Module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/05/2019
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