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Course PTEK218

Rock Physics

Course offered :

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Subject overlap Ingen
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.

Pre-requirements

None.

Learning Outcomes

After the course PTEK218 the student will be able to:

  • reproduce the central mathematical derivations of the curriculum
  • be able to solve new problems based on the theory from the curriculum
  • implement most of the rock physical relationships on a computer
  • demonstrate the overall capabilities of the rock physical modeling
  • explain the analogy between different rock physical phenomenon
  • discuss (interdisciplinary) use of rock physical relationships

Contact Information

advice.ppt@ift.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

English, Norwegian if only norwegianspeaking students participate.

Aim and Content

This course gives an introduction to the different physical properties of rocks that affects seismic and electromagnetic wave propagation, fluid flow and heat conduction. The course deals with methods for estimating these properties from a knowledge of the composition and microstructure of the rocks. Special attention will be given to the acoustic and seismic properties of fluid-saturated porous rocks.

Learning Outcomes

After the course PTEK218 the student will be able to:

  • reproduce the central mathematical derivations of the curriculum
  • be able to solve new problems based on the theory from the curriculum
  • implement most of the rock physical relationships on a computer
  • demonstrate the overall capabilities of the rock physical modeling
  • explain the analogy between different rock physical phenomenon
  • discuss (interdisciplinary) use of rock physical relationships

Pre-requirements

None.

Recommended previous knowledge

This course is suitable for students with a good background in mathematics.

Compulsory Requirements

The written exercises are compulsory (pass / fail). The exercises are valid for 3 semester.

Assessment methods

4 hour written exam. Aid: Approved calculator. The exam can be oral depending on the number of students.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

advice.ppt@ift.uib.no