Applied Geophysics and Petroleum Exploration

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. aply the fundamental principles of geophysics applied to oil and gas industry; 2. explain elastic theory and wave propagation in different formations; and 3. explain the synergy between the petroleum engineer, geologist and geophysicist in petroleum exploration.

The scope of geophysics. Solid earth geophysics. The shape of the earth. Geomagnetism. Marine geophysics; Isostacy. Geophysical instruments. Field data processing: electrical, seismic, radiometric, etc. Elastic theory. Waves and Ray path. Wave propagation. Seismic refraction principles and techniques including data acquisition. Seismic reflection principles and techniques - 2D, 3D, 4D (Time Lapse). Geophysical logging of borehole. Geophysical prospecting and exploration.