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Rock Physics and Borehole Characterization

Course Code

FI3161

Number of Credits

2

Semester

Course Type

Study Material

Study MaterialDepth
Rock TypeExplore
Rock microgeometryExplore
Intrinsic quantities: porosity, specific surface area, etcExplore
Elastic properties of rocksExplore
Electrical properties of rocksExplore
Thermal properties of rocksExplore
Fluid flow in rocksExplore
AVO, AI inversion and seismic AVOExplore
Characterization of rock minerals with various characterization equipment such as: XRD, XRF, SEM, FIB-SEM, Micro-CT-scanExpert
Fluid and gas characterization with NMR, GC, GCMSExpert
Application of interpretation of physical properties based on measurements in drill holes such as: sonic log, resistivity log, radioactivity log, etcExplore
Measurement of relative and absolute rock age with C14/C12, K-Ar, U-ThExpert

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course

CPMK CodeCourse Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO)
CPMK 1Students are able to understand the Earth's dynamic processes and rock formation
CPMK 2Students are able to understand the Earth's dynamic processes and rock formation
CPMK 3Students understand the structure and microgeometric quantities of rocks
CPMK 4Students are able to understand the elastic properties of rocks, electrical properties and fluid flow in rocks.
CPMK 5Students understand the structure and microgeometric quantities of rocks
CPMK 6Students are able to understand the elastic properties of rocks, electrical properties and fluid flow in rocks
CPMK 7Students are able to apply their understanding of the elastic properties of rocks, electrical properties and fluid flow in rocks for the purposes of related fields
CPMK 8Students are able to analyze the mineral composition of rocks based on the results of the characterization carried out
CPMK 9Students are able to apply their understanding of the elastic properties of rocks, electrical properties and fluid flow in rocks for the purposes of related fields
CPMK 10Students are able to calculate physical quantities using simple computations
CPMK 11Students are able to analyze the mineral composition of rocks based on the results of the characterization carried out
CPMK 12Students are able to calculate physical quantities using simple computations

Learning Method

  • Lectures, group discussions, Guest Lectures

Learning Modality

  • Synchronous offline, asynchronous mixed/online

Assessment Methods

  • Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Assignments, and Quizzes