Academic Catalog

GEOE547 HYDROCARBON SEISMOLOGY

Course Code: 5640547
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Masters
Course Coordinator: Lecturer NAZIM ÖZGÜR SÝPAHÝOÐLU
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Basics of seismic wave propagation. Seismic reflection acquisition and processing. Seismic expression of geological structures. Hydrocarbon basin and trap types. Structural and structural interpretation. Prospect evaluation exercise involving structural mapping, prospect identification and risk assessment.