Seismic Interpretation

Goal

The goal of the course is to familiarize students with interpretation of seismic reflection data as a tool for analyzing and understanding geological processes, depositional environments and development history. Furthermore, students will gain an understanding of acquisition and processing of seismic data, as well as be introduced to seismic modeling to better understand seismic images.

Content

• In the course, seismic reflection profiles and other available data, such as formation tops from wells, from selected areas on the Norwegian continental margin will be analyzed and interpreted using state-of-the-art software, such as Petrel.
• The seismic interpretation is to be put into the geological framework of the study area, and geological history, structural development, depositional environment and associated sedimentary processes are to be investigated.
• In the course, the students will work both in groups and individually.
• The students will write a report based on the interpretation and analysis of the available data.

Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• will be able to understand work processes and uncertainties associated with collection, processing and interpretation of seismic data.
• will connect own observations in seismic data with the geological history of the study area both in relation to structural and sedimentological development
• will make use of relevant literature to support the seismic interpretation
• will manage to outline the geological development history in the study area

Skills

The student:

• can use seismic interpretation tools
• can organize and load data into relevant interpretation tools
• interpret seismic data and well/core information
• can interpret structural and sedimentary processes in seismic data

General competence

The student:

• can work individually and in teams.
• can use libraries and scientific databases to retrieve relevant information
• can use precise geological and geophysical language in discussion of seismic analyses, seismic methods and seismic interpretation