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GEO-3123: Marine Geophysics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The course gives an introduction to the interpretation of reflection seismics and side-scan sonar, starting with the basis for the seismic reflection methods and its limitations. Basic principles for interpreting seismic reflection and side-scan sonar data, data collection, processing and presentation of seismic data, seismic stratigraphy, and 3D seismics are covered. Practical interpretation exercises are obligatory.
| Form of teaching
60 h lectures/exercises | Compulsory teaching
Practical analyze exercises | Assessment
Completion of exercises and 4 h written examination. Students will be evaluated through the practical exercises. Admittance to examination requires approved report. Letter grade (A-F) | Examination semester
Autumn | Date(s) of written examination
16.12.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-1001 Introduction to geology | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Homepage
http://uit.no/geologi/geo-3123/1
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=GEO-3123-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Karin Andreassen | | Forelesning | Teaching period:15.08.2005 to01.12.2005
Teach.Period:21.09.2005 to19.10.2005
Onsdag 12:15 to14:00
3104, U.rom 3 Naturfagbygget
Foreleser F.aman. Karin Andreassen
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Mandag 10:15 to12:00
3104, U.rom 3 Naturfagbygget
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