Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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The results of the online test are available immediately, and additional formative feedback will be provided in the following week. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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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. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Explain with examples the various ways data can be transformed into a form for practical application in the petroleum industry |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate a thorough appreciation of the various ways that Oil and Gas data can be turned into information for analysis, interpretation, and effective communication |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Select an appropriate data-into-information transformation pathway to demonstrate application to exploring, representing, visualising and interpreting the many data types used in industry |
| Procedural | Create | Use ArcGIS software to evaluate datasets and create new visual representations for communication to a diverse range of industry professionals |
| Procedural | Create | Use the PETREL software to create 3D geological representations of the subsurface |
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