PHY10431_Seismic Prospecting

1. General information about the module

  • Module codePHY10431

  • Vietnamese module designation: PHƯƠNG PHÁP THĂM DÒ ĐỊA CHẤN

  • English module designation: Seismic Prospecting

  • Credit points: 3

  • Workload:

- Contact hourslectures, lesson: 30 hours

- Lab works, project, seminar: 30 hours

- Exercise: 0

- Private study: 90 hours 

  • Type of module: Specialization

  • Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: None

2. Brief description of the modules

This course covers the theory of elastic waves, basic concepts of explosion sources and instrumentation, data acquisition methods and procedures, and data processing and interpretation techniques for reflection, refraction, and surface wave seismic exploration. The knowledge gained from this course enables students to analyze seismic data and extract valuable information about geological targets or environmental issues of interest. This course also builds upon and reinforces knowledge from other specialized courses