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GL5541: EXPLORING GEOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL DATA (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

This course introduces students to the methods and processes for evaluating and communicating petroleum industry geological and geographical data in order to assist with planning and decision-making, through the use of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), geo-visualisation tools and techniques, simulation, and models, using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and geological data modelling systems such as the PETREL™ package.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David Green
  • Senior Lecturer Nicholas Schofield

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The aims of this course are: (a) introduce students to the fundamentals of preparing, visualising, analysing, interpreting, and communicating geographical, geological, offshore survey, and geophysical data, specifically through the use of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), geo-visualisation tools and techniques, simulation and models, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS); (b) to consider the data into information pathway as the basis for planning and informed decision-making in the Oil and Gas industry; and (c) to identify effective ways for the visual communication of geographical and geological information.

This will include coverage of the following: graphic and cartographic representation of spatial data, choosing the correct technique for data representation, 2D and 3D visualisations, interactive and dynamic visualisation of data, immersive tools and techniques, and the consideration of novel ways to represent and communicate data and information resulting from data analyses, simulations, and models to a wide range of end-users. Examples will be drawn from GIS analyses, seismic interpretation, geological models and simulations, and well and reservoir data. Terrestrial, coastal/marine, offshore survey, and geophysical datasets will be used to illustrate including: remote sensing data (including UAVs), geographical and hydrographic data, gravity, magnetic and seismic data.  Finally, some consideration will be given to devising appropriate geo-visualisations for effective communication.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Class Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Data into information transformation practical exercise

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Feedback is given normally within 2 weeks after submission of coursework. Formative feedback will be provided from the initial phases of the practical assignments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Mini-project on data analysis and visualisation to communicate new concepts: practical exercise

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
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Feedback is given normally within 2 weeks after submission of coursework. Formative feedback will be provided from the initial phases of the practical assignments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Reflective Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Feedback is given normally within 2 weeks after submission of coursework. Formative feedback will be provided from the initial phases of the practical assignments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralUnderstandExplain with examples the various ways data can be transformed into a form for practical application in the petroleum industry
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate a thorough appreciation of the various ways that Oil and Gas data can be turned into information for analysis, interpretation, and effective communication
ProceduralEvaluateSelect an appropriate data-into-information transformation pathway to demonstrate application to exploring, representing, visualising and interpreting the many data types used in industry
ProceduralCreateUse ArcGIS software to evaluate datasets and create new visual representations for communication to a diverse range of industry professionals
ProceduralCreateUse the PETREL software to create 3D geological representations of the subsurface

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