Geol 630 - Advanced Seismic Interpretation
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:40 AM
CSL 422

Instructor: Rob Mellors
Office: GMCS 228G ph. 594-3455
email: rmellors - at - geology.sdsu.edu
web-site: www.rohan.sdsu.edu/~rmellors
Office hours: MF 11:00 - 12:00 or by arrangement

Course goals*:
1) Learn advanced aspect of seismic interpretation with emphasis on petroleum geology.
2) Win the AAPG Imperial Barrel competition.
*also known as student learning outcomes

Approximate grading and coursework:
50% presentations; 25% final paper; 25% attendance.
Classes will be based on student participation (reading papers and discussion) as well as a final paper and presentation.
It is strongly encourages that class members join the AAPG


nominal syllabus - may change
Wednesday, 9:30 AM
Jan 21 Introduction - Imperial Barrel, AAPG; seismic reflection
Jan. 27 Petroleum system
Feb. 3 Logs and seismic
Feb. 10 Souce and migration; geochemistry
Feb. 17 Traps and seals
Feb. 24 Reservoir
Mar. 3 Risk and economics*
Mar. 10 Presentation to SDSU faculty* [depends on date of Bakersfield presentation]
Mar. 17 Seismic stratigraphy project
Mar. 24 Seismic stratigraphy project
Mar. 31 Seismic stratigraphy presentations
Apr. 7 Attributes
Apr. 14  
Apr. 21 CO2 sequestration and geothermal monitoring
Apr. 28 Presentations
May 5 Presentations
May 12  
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Labs will likely require work in additional to scheduled class time

other information and links

geological map symbols
[suitable for Illustrator]

  

San Diego Association of Geologists
[local geologists; good opportunity for internships]