APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and methods that are used to analyze, filter and deconvolve simple digital signals and methods that can be used to extract useful geophysical information from raw datasets. The following topics are taught in the course: Time series fundamentals. Purpose of signal processing. Periodic signals. Time domain description, Continuous and discrete functions – time series, frequency domain description. Fourier Integrals and Transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, Properties of Fourier transforms. Theorems of Fourier Transform. Convolution, filtering and z-transforms, convolution in the z-domain, Convolution in the frequency-domain, deconvolution, Deconvolution in the frequency-domain. Relationship between Fourier and z-transforms Correlation functions. Cross-Correlation. Auto-Correlation, Correlation in the z-domain and as a matrix equation. Impulse Response. Laplace Transform. System Equation. Sampling: the basis of good recording and processing. One dimensional sampling in time spatial sampling, Dipoles, minimum, maximum and mixed phase, Significance of phase.

AGP 505 -  Geophysical Time Series Analysis and Inversion Theory

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 505

Course Title: Geophysical Time Series Analysis and Inversion Theory

No. of Units: 3

Course Duration: Three hours of theory and three hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address: [email protected]

Course Webpage: http://www.fwt.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=AGP%20505

Prerequisite: MTS 202 and 301

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. J. O Amigun

Room 1, Applied Geophysics Wing, 1^st Floor,  SEMS Building,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035959029

Email: [email protected]

and

Dr. S.J. Abe

SEMS Building

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348038670332

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and methods that are used to analyze, filter and deconvolve simple digital signals and methods that can be used to extract useful geophysical information from raw datasets.
The following topics are taught in the course: Time series fundamentals.  Purpose of signal processing. Periodic signals.  Time domain description, Continuous and discrete functions – time series, frequency domain description.  Fourier Integrals and Transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, Properties of Fourier transforms. Theorems of Fourier Transform. Convolution, filtering and z-transforms, convolution in the z-domain, Convolution in the frequency-domain, deconvolution, Deconvolution in the frequency-domain. Relationship between Fourier and z-transforms Correlation functions. Cross-Correlation. Auto-Correlation, Correlation in the z-domain and as a matrix equation. Impulse Response. Laplace Transform. System Equation. Sampling: the basis of good recording and processing. One dimensional sampling in time spatial sampling, Dipoles, minimum, maximum and mixed phase, Significance of phase.OURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• have a quantitative understanding of simple time-series analysis, convolution, discrete

Fourier transforms and their applications, linear filters, deconvolution and Wiener

filters.

• understand the principles of inversion and their application to simple over-determined, under-determined, and non-linear geophysical systems.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• understand of simple time-series analysis;
• understand Fourier transforms and their applications;
• understand types of filters, convolution and deconvolution principles
• understand the principles of inversion;
• understand the application of inversion to simple over-determined, under-determined, and non-linear geophysical systems

(Skills)

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Class Attendance          10%

Assignments                  10%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited.  You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST

¹Steven W. Smith, The Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing.

³ S. K. Mitra, (2011), Digital Signal Processing, a computer-based approach, 4th edition, McGraw- Hill, New York,.

³ P.V. O’Neil, (1995), Advanced Engineering Mathematics. (Brooks/Cole, 5th ed.: 2003 or PWS, 4^th ed.:

³A. Oppenheim, A.S. Willsky and S.H. Nawab, (1997),  Signals and Systems, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall,

³M.J. Roberts, (2004), Signals and Systems, McGraw Hill,

³J. McClellan, R. Schafer,  and M. Yoder, (2003), Signal Processing First, Prentice Hall,

Legend

1- Available on the Internet.

2- Available as Personal Collection

3- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is designed to utilize all the surface geophysical methods in the borehole environment. It is meant to train the students in acquisition, processing and interpretation of well logs. The interpretation is also focussed to solving problems in ground water, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration.

AGP 513–Borehole Geophysics 

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 513

Course Title: Borehole Geophysics 

No. of Units: 3

Course Duration: Two hours of theory and three hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address:Nil

Course Webpage:Nil

Prerequisite: AGP 320, AGP 308 & AGP 411

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. P.A. Enikanselu

Applied Geophysics Department

Academic Building

Phone: +2348036672547

Email:  

Dr. Ayuk, M. A.

CERAD Building

Dept. of Applied Geophysics

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035223352

Email:[email protected].

and

Mr. Abe Sunday James

Chevron Laboratory

Dept. of Applied Geophysics

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035652409

Email:[email protected].

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to utilize all the surface geophysical methods in the borehole environment. It is meant to train the students in acquisition, processing and interpretation of well logs. The interpretation is also focussed to solving problems in ground water, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• To introduce students to various field acquisition methods in well logging. 
• Processing of the acquired data and
• Manual as well as computer interpretation of the acquired data.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• Set up a borehole acquisition system and acquire the relevant data.
• The student will have a good knowledge of the various types of logs used for interpretation. 
• Interpret composite logs.

(Skills)

• Generation of base map for the survey area and acquiring data.
• Understanding of the field acquisition and recording parameters of the logging equipment.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Class Attendance          10%

Assignments                  10%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence.  A maximum attendance of 60% is expected from a student to be eligible to sit for the examination  

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment.Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST

Asquith and Gibson, 1982. Basic well log Analysis for Geologists. AAPG Tulsa – Oklahoma.

Asquith, G. and Krygowski, D. 2004. Basic well log analysis. 2^nd Ed. AAPG methods in Exploration Series, number 16.

Bateman, 1990. Open hole log Analysis and formation Evaluation. Ed. D. H. Tessler. Texaco exploration and production Technology Division Houston Texas.

Labo, J. 1986. A Practical Introduction to borehole Geophysics Ed. S.H. mentemeler and C. A. Cleneay. SEG, Tulsa Oklahoma.

Rider, M. 1996. The geological interpretation of well logs. 2^nd ed. Whittles publishing, Scotland.

Schlumberger, 1991. Log interpretation principles/applications. Schlumberger Educational services, Houston, Texas.

Schlumberger, 1994. Log interpretation charts. Schlumberger wireline and Testing. Houston, Texas.

Western Atlas, 1992. Introduction to wireline log Analysis: Western Atlas international, Houston Texas

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is designed primarily for geoscience students to provide an overview of the methods used to quantify the risks and uncertainties defined by a geologic evaluation. The course will present geosciences students with a ways of translating prospect evaluations into probabilities of hydrocarbon volumes. It is also designed to address the following: What are risk and uncertainty? Types and causes of risk and uncertainties in exploration and production business; Identification of risks and uncertainties in exploration project; Risk elements and associated uncertainties; Methods of calculating prospect resources. Assessment of risk and uncertainties in reservoir potential estimates; risks management Methods; Exploration uncertainty management; Case studies.

AGP 502 -  Risk Analysis in Petroleum Geophysics

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 502

Course Title: Petroleum Geophysics Risk Analysis

No. of Units: 1

Course Duration: One hour of theory per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address: [email protected]

Course Webpage: http://www.fwt.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=AGP%20502

Prerequisite: NIL

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Prof.  M. I. Oladapo

1^st FLOOR SEMS PHASE 1Building,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348034748381

Email: [email protected]

 and

Dr. M. A. Ayuk

Ground Floor (AGP WING) SEMS PHASE II BUILDING,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035223352

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed primarily for geoscience students to provide an overview of the methods used to quantify the risks and uncertainties defined by a geologic evaluation. The course will present geosciences students with a ways of translating  prospect evaluations into probabilities of hydrocarbon volumes. It is also designed to address the following: What are risk and uncertainty? Types and causes of risk and uncertainties in exploration and production business; Identification of risks and uncertainties in exploration project; Risk elements and associated uncertainties; Methods of calculating prospect resources.  Assessment of risk and uncertainties in reservoir potential estimates; risks management Methods; Exploration uncertainty management; Case studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• Introduce students to methods of quantifying the risks and uncertainties defined by a geologic evaluation and assessing ultimate recoveries, production profiles.
• provide students with opportunities to quantify the risks and uncertainties with real data set, and suggest uncertainty management method(s).

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• identify specific risks related to individual petroleum assets;
• understand and quantify the risks and uncertainties;
•  understand how risks can be managed effectively;
• Evaluate prospect resources;

(Skills)

• use the available software such as Petrel and Kingdom suite to perform prospect evaluation;
• carry out risk analysis with Microsoft Excel and other available geosciences’ software;

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Class Attendance          10%

Assignments                  10%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited.  You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST

¹Koller, G., 2005, Risk assessment and decision making in business and industry, a practical guide, 2d ed.: Boca Raton, Florida, Chapman and Hall, 352 p.

² Campbell Jr., J. M., J. M. Campbell Sr., and R. A. Campbell, 2001, Analyzing and managing     

risky investments: Norman, Oklahoma, John M. Campbell Publishing, 486 p.

³ Kaufman, G. M., 1963, Statistical decision and related techniques in oil and gas exploration, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, 307 p.

 ¹Megill, R. E., 1984, An introduction to exploration risk analysis, 2d ed., Tulsa, Oklahoma, PennWell Publishing Co., 273 p.

Legend

1- Available on the Internet.

2- Available as Personal Collection

3- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is an Applied Geophysical course; designed primarily for students in Applied Geophysics. However, it also meets the need of students in the fields of Geosciences, as a course that provides hands-on training in the applicability of some geophysical methods in groundwater exploration and development in all geological terrain. The course generally involved teaching in groundwater occurrence and movement, Aquifers-types and characteristics. Geophysical methods applied in groundwater exploration, Aquifer delineation in the Basement complex and sedimentary terrains. Mapping of geological structures that are favourable to groundwater accumulation, estimation of aquifer characteristics from surface and subsurface (borehole) geophysical data and borehole location strategy. Integrating geophysical methods in groundwater investigation: field procedures, data presentation and interpretation. Case histories as related to groundwater exploration and development in basement and sedimentary terrain will also be discussed.

AGP504 – Groundwater Geophysics

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP504

Course Title: Groundwater Geophysics

No. of Units: 3

Course Duration: Three hour per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address: [email protected]

Course Webpage: http://www.agp.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=AGP%20504

Prerequisite: AGP312 and AGP320

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Prof. G.O. Omosuyi

1^st Floor (AGP Wing), SEMS Phase 1 Building,  

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348034039043

Email: [email protected]

Dr. S. Bayode

Ground Floor (AGP Wing), SEMS Phase II Building,  

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348065098153

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an Applied Geophysical course; designed primarily for students in Applied Geophysics. However, it also meets the need of students in the fields of Geosciences, as a course that provides hands-on training in the applicability of some geophysical methods in groundwater exploration and development in all geological terrain. The course generally involved teaching in groundwater occurrence and movement, Aquifers-types and characteristics. Geophysical methods applied in groundwater exploration, Aquifer delineation in the Basement complex and sedimentary terrains. Mapping of geological structures that are favourable to groundwater accumulation, estimation of aquifer characteristics from surface and subsurface (borehole) geophysical data and borehole location strategy. Integrating geophysical methods in groundwater investigation: field procedures, data presentation and interpretation. Case histories as related to groundwater exploration and development in basement and sedimentary terrain will also be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• review the occurrence and movement of groundwater within a geological formation
• review some geological terms that are related  groundwater exploration and develop[ment
• review the theory of most geophysical methods that are applicable to groundwater exploration and development in basement and sedimentary terrain.
•  provide students with opportunities to solve groundwater exploration and development related problem using geophysical method.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• explain the basic principle of the applicable geophysical methods in groundwater exploration and development
•  explain the field procedure; data acquisition, processing and interpretation of applicable geophysical method(s) in groundwater investigation.

 (Skills)

• apply Electromagnetic (EM), Electrical Resistivity (ER) and Seismic Refraction methods in solving groundwater related problems

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Assignments                  20%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with the instructor or the head of department, indicating the reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited.  You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled, failure to do this will earn the student zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted during the lecture.

READING LIST

⁴ Hari, P. P. and Sankar K. N. (1999). Schlumberger Geoelectric Sounding in Groundwater, A. A. Balkema Publisher, USA 158p.

³Charles Harvey, Groundwater Hydrology Lecture Note.

⁴Olorunfemi M. O. (2011), Groundwater Geophysics, department of Geology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

³Wei, M. Origin, (2012). Occurrence and Movement of Ground Water, Ground Water Resources of British Columbia.

Legend

1- Available in the University Library

2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries

3- Available on the Internet.

4- Available as Personal Collection

5- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE

AGP 506 SPECIAL TOPICS AND CASE HISTORIES (1 UNIT) 1  0 - 0 Topics are selected to illustrate recent advances and developments in Applied Geophysics in any of the following areas: Modelling, Time Series Analysis and Filters. Integrated geophysical methods in oil and ore prospecting. Choice of methods in a geophysical survey. Composite surveys in regional structural mapping, oil prospecting and searching for ores. Examples of combined geophysical programmes and case histories.

AGP506 – SPECIAL TOPICS AND CASE HISTORIES

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP506

Course Title: Special Topics and Case Histories

No. of Units: 1

Course Duration: One hour per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address: [email protected]

Course Webpage: http://www.agp.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=AGP%20506

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. K.A. Mogaji

1^st Floor (AGP Wing), SEMS Phase I Building,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348106519011

Email: [email protected]

and

Dr. I.A. Adeyemo

Ground Floor (AGP Wing), SEMS Phase II Building,

Federal University of Technology,

Phone: +2348060042770

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AGP 506     SPECIAL TOPICS AND CASE HISTORIES   (1 UNIT) 1 – 0 - 0

Topics are selected to illustrate recent advances and developments in Applied Geophysics in any of the following areas: Modelling, Time Series Analysis and Filters. Integrated geophysical methods in oil and ore prospecting. Choice of methods in a geophysical survey. Composite surveys in regional structural mapping, oil prospecting and searching for ores. Examples of combined geophysical programmes and case histories.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• Review the ingredients for self-reliance using geophysical exploration methods
• Review mathematical concepts that are related to computer programming in geophysics using existing algorithms
• Review the theoretical background of some geophysical problems with a view to applying it to solving advance topics
• Introduce students to opportunities available in oil, gas and mineral industries through solutions to geophysical problems.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge-based)

• explain the basic principle(s) of the applicable geophysical methods in Dar Zarrouk parameters to be used in compressible layers and in drainage. 
• explain the field procedure; data acquisition, processing and interpretation of applicable geophysical techniques(s) in dam-site investigation.

(Skills)

Practise and solve some problems in Dam-site investigation, delineate compressible and

            draining layers and be trainable in velocity analysis with some measure of competence. 

• Apply simple scintillometers & spectrometers and analyse elementary data in radioactive materials exploration.
• Use the computer to determine the value of absolute resisitivity from well data.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Assignments                  20%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each student’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or any other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with the instructor or the head of department, indicating the reason(s) for his/her absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited.  No student is allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled, failure to do this will earn the student zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted during the lecture.

READING LIST

REFERENCES

³BERTRAND Y., 1967, La prospection Electric Appliquee aux Problemes des Ponts et Chausses. Bulletin de Liaison des Laboratoires Routiers Ministere de l’equipment; 58, bd Lefebvre, Paris - XV^e. 

³FLATHE, H., 1955. A practical method of calculating geoelectrical model graphs for horizontally stratified media. Geophysical Prospecting, 3: 268-294.

³GHOSH, D.P. 1971. Inverse filter coefficients for the computation of apparent resistivity standard curves for a horizontally stratified earth. Geophysical prospecting, 19:  755-765.

³KOEFOED, O., 1970.  A fast method for determining layer distribution from the raised kernel function, Geophysical Prospecting, 18: 564-570.

³TSOKAS,G.N. and A. Ch. Rocca., 1986. Geophysical Prospecting at archaeological sites with some examples from northern Greece First Break vol.4 No. 8.

³KUNETZ, G., ROCROI, J.P., 1970.  Traitement automatique des Sondages electriques. Geophysical Prospecting 18 (1): 157-198.

⁴-OJO, J.S., 1979.  Etude Des donnees de Sondage electrique Par Un Programme Ordinateur Base Sur La Methode de Convolution. Doctorat de 3^e Cycle; Universite de Bordeaux, Talence, France.

³Ojo, J.S. T.A. Ayangbesan, and M.O. Olorunfemi, 1990: Geophysical survey of a dam-site – A Case Study. Journal of Mining and Geology; vol.26, No. 2.

⁴Ojo, J. S.: Guidelines for the establishment of gamma-ray spectrometer calibration facilities in Nigeria: Geological survey of Canada, 1982

¹Ojo, J.S, Measurement of Stripping Ratios Of Two Gamma-Ray Spectrometers    Systems, Jour of Mining & Geol, 1995, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp 147-150.

Legend

1- Available in the University Library

2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries

3- Available on the Internet.

4- Available as Personal Collection

5- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE

The underlying principles of this course are to expose undergraduate students to the recent trends in geothermal research and exploration from the point of view of a Geophysicist.

AGP 510 –Geophysics and Geothermal Energy 

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 510

Course Title: Geophysics and Geothermal Energy 

No. of Units: 2

Course Duration: Two hours of theory and no practical per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address:Nil

Course Webpage:Nil

Prerequisite: AGP 202, AGP312 and PHY205

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. O.A. Alagbe

1^st Floor (AGP Wing) SEMS Phase I Building,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Applied Geophysics Department  

Phone: +2348034229080

Email: [email protected]  

and

Dr. Abe, S.J.

1^st Floor (AGP Wing) SEMS Phase I Building,

 Dept. of Applied Geophysics

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035652409

Email:[email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The underlying principles of this course are to expose undergraduate students to the recent trends in geothermal research and exploration from the point of view of a Geophysicist.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are as follows:

• Global tectonics and Geothermal energy
• Location of the principal geothermal areas of the world
• Determination of characteristic heat flow patterns emanating from the subsurface 
• Heat transfer and measurement using appropriate instruments
• Geophysical methods employed in the mapping and delineation of geothermal fields
•  Utilisation of geothermal energy resources

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• Understand global distribution of world geothermal regions and their geology.
• Heat transfer, measurements and utilisation
• Renewable and non-renewable energy resources of the world.
• Plate tectonics and heat distribution around the circum-pacific belt and mid-Atlantic ridge

(Skills)

• Generation of base map for geothermal survey and acquisition of data.
• Processing and interpretation of acquired data.
• Presentation of subsurface heat flow maps and interpretation
• Recommend appropriate site(s) for drilling

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Class Attendance          10%

Assignments                  10%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence.  A maximum attendance of 60% is expected from a student to be eligible to sit for the examination  

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment.Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST

1. Brown, G,C and Mussett, A.E 1981. The inaccessible earth. George Allen and Unwin ltd.

2. Flores, E. L., Chavez, R. E and Campos, J. O, 1998. Structure and Geothermal potential of the Laguna Salada Basin, BCN, Mexico. SEG expanded abstract.

3. Gangulu, N, Spence, G. D, Chapman, N. R., and Hyndman, R. D., 1998 Heat flow and Seismic studies of Marine Gas Hydrates on the the Cascadia Margin. SEG expanded abstract.

4. Gass, I.J, Smith, P.J and Wilson, Rcl 1971. Understanding the earth artemis press.

5.    Gupta, H.k 2003, Energy from the oceans . Prof .C. karuna series

6. Gupta, H and Roy, S. 2007  geothermal energy, An alternative resource for the 21^st century.       Elservier.

7. Hellman, M.J Ramsey, M.S 2004. Analysis of hot springs and associated deposits in Yellowstone national park using Aster and Aviris remote sensing . Journal of volcanology and geothermal research 135,page 195-219
8. Ibrahim, R. Fauzi & A, suryadarman ,2005 The progress of geothermal energy resources activities in Indonesia. Prcoceedings of the world geothermal congressantalya turkey april 24-29.

9.   MacDonald, J. and Burton, C. J., 2011. Collins internet – linked dictionary of Geology. Learning solutions, London.

10. Manzella, A.1994 Geophysical methods in geothermal exploration Italian natural  research council

11. Sheriff, R. E. 1991. Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration Geophysics. 3^rd ed. SEG

12. Tosha, T, Ishido, T. Matsushina, and Nishi.U.2OOO. self potential variation in  the yanaizu –nishiyama ; geothermal field and its interpretation by the numerical simulation in; proceeding of the world geothermal congress vol. 3,pp. 1871-1876.
13. William, L. 1997. Fundamental of Geophysics. Cambridge University Press, pp. 178-202

COURSE OUTLINE

AGP 516 is a second semester undergraduate course at 500 level covering geophysical application of nuclear methods of exploring for deposits associated with radioactive such as Uranium, and also non-radioactive deposits associated with radioactive elements such as titanium and zirconium. The course is also suitable for students in allied discipline who is interested in understanding the industrial application of the method as well as other areas such as environmental studies and geological mapping.

AGP 516– Radiometric Prospecting Methods 

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 516

Course Title: Radiometric Prospecting Methods 

No. of Units: 2

Course Duration: Two hours of theory and three hours of practical per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address:Nil

Course Webpage:Nil

Prerequisite: PHY 201 (Elementary Modern Physics)

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Prof. G.M. Olayanju

Ground Floor (AGP Wing) SEMS Phase II Building,

Applied Geophysics Department,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348035923017

Email: [email protected]

and

Dr. A.A. Akinlalu

1^st Floor (AGP Wing) SEMS Phase I Building,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348034298275

Email:[email protected].

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AGP 516 is a second semester undergraduate course at 500 level covering geophysical application of nuclear methods of exploring for deposits associated with radioactive such as Uranium, and also non-radioactive deposits associated with radioactive elements such as titanium and zirconium. The course is also suitable for students in allied discipline who is interested in understanding the industrial application of the method as well as other areas such as environmental studies and geological mapping.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Specific objectives of this course are to:

1. expose the students to the industrial use of radiometric prospecting methods in the areas of oil and gas, energy generation, minerals exploration, environmental hazard monitoring as well as geological mapping;
2. provide students basic knowledge of radiation measurements, data handling and processing, data interpretation and reporting of results obtained;
3. introduce the students to various environments where measurements can be carried out (airborne, land, borehole, sea) and laboratory;
4. avail the students opportunity to review practical examples of the use of gamma ray spectrometry in the monitoring and assessment of the radiation in the environment, mapping of rock boundaries and geologic features; and
5. also help the students in developing their skills in areas of application of computer programs in handling of data inputs and outputs generation, etc.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to acquire the following:

(Knowledge based)

1. basic knowledge of geophysical application of radiometric prospecting techniques;
2. understand the mode of occurrence of radioactivity from manmade or natural sources;
3. recognise the various ways materials can respond to interactions of radioactivity from radioelements; and
4. understand basis of geochemical analysis to mineral characterization and grade of deposits, etc.
5.  

1. ability to acquire and interpret radiometric data;
2. ability to determine abundance of radioelements in ores;
3. recognition of various steps in survey planning and conduct proper research involving radiation studies; and
4. ability to write reports on specific areas of radiometric programs, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

Grading of the course shall include the following:

1. Continuous Assessments (CA):

1. Class work                                       15%
2. Term papers                                               15%
3. Tests                                                            10%

Total sum of CA40%

2. Final Examination                                               60%
3.  

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mode of Teaching and Leaning

Lectures shall be held 2 hours consecutively in two sessions per week in four months duration of lecture period, during which students shall be engaged in class works, quiz and debates. Term papers shall be written by students, while at least 2 tests shall be conducted to evaluate understanding of the subject matter by the students. Other aspect of learning process shall involve web search on special case studies and review of such cases in order to understanding practical usage of the method. Lectures end two weeks before semester examination.

2. Attendance

It is expected that every students will take the attendance of lectures as paramount necessity and participate in all class work activities. As part of the perquisite and a matter of University regulation every student must certify 60% attendance in the class to be eligible to write the final examination in the course. Any case of illness or unavoidable absence in the class must be reported to any of the instructors of the course beforehand either in writing or verbally. There shall be no condonation of truancy.

3. Academic Integrity:

Students should endeavour to maintain high standard of academic moral integrity and honest practices. Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations or other academic performances are prohibited.You are not allow to make copies of another person’s works or make parts of it as yours without proper referencing, which amounts to plagiarism.

As a guide to more information on plagiarism and good academic conducts, students can visit

All cases of academic dishonesty shall be reported to the University management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with guidelines for handling students’ misconducts as spelt out in the students’ handbook.

4. Assignment and Group Work:

Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled by the instructors. Failure to submit an assignment at the stipulated time will lead to award of zero for the defaulter in the respective assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has given prior notification will submission of assignment or makeup assignment will be permitted.

5. Code of Conducts:

As a matter of serious moral necessity, students must ensure that handsets or cell phones are switched off during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, charting, pinging, watching of videos, etc) while lecture is going on. Chewing of gums, sweets or food shall be considered as great violation of lecture decorum, while offender will be sent out of the lecture room for that particular lecture and all assignments for the day cancelled.

6. Lecture Time:

2: 00 PM. – 4:00 PM (Tuesdays)

READING LIST

7. References and Texts

^1,5 Milsom, J. (2003).  Field Geophysics,  3^rd Edition; ‘The Geological Field Guide Series’.  John Wiley & Sons Ltd. West Sussex PO19 8SQ, England, 232 pp.

⁵ Keary, P., Brooks, M., and Hill, A. (2002).  An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration.  Blackwell Science Ltd.  London. 262 pp.

^1,5 Van Blaricom, R. 1992: Practical Geophysics II, 2^nd Edition. Northwest Mining Association, USA, 570 pp.

^2,4,5 Telford, WSchlumberger, 1994. Log interpretation charts. Schlumberger wireline and Testing. Houston, Texas.

Western Atlas, 1992. Introduction to wireline log Analysis: Western Atlas international, Houston Texas

1-Available in the University Library;

 2- Available in the Departmental/School Library;

 3-Available on the Internet;

4-Available as Personal Collection;

 5-Available in the local bookshops or through online transaction

COURSE OUTLINE

This course constitutes very important exploration geophysics methodologies adopted principally in the mapping of solid minerals and specialized environmental/engineering studies. However, the course meets the training of students in hydrological/hydrogeological, archaeological and forensic studies. The focus is to impart useful skills on the students in order to enhance their understanding of exploration geophysics technology and prepare them for specialised applications to be encountered in practice and make them fit into exploration crew in any part of the world. Topics to be covered include a review of EM theory; Description of EM fields; Combinations of EM fields; Principles of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Applications of EM and GPR.

AGP 518 – Electromagnetic Prospecting and Ground Penetrating Radar

COURSE PARTICULARS

Course Code: AGP 518

Course Title: Electromagnetic Prospecting and Ground Penetrating Radar

No. of Units: 3

Course Duration: Two hours of theory and three hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks.

Status: Compulsory

Course Email Address: [email protected]

Course Webpage: http://www.agp.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=AGP%20204

Prerequisite: NIL

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. O. J. Akintorinwa

Ground Floor (MCS Wing) SEMS Phase I,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2348034968613

Email: [email protected]

 and

Dr. J.N. Ogunbo

1^st Floor (MST WING) SEMS Phase II,

Dept. of Applied Geophysics,

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Phone: +2347017835155

Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course constitutes very important exploration geophysics methodologies adopted principally in the mapping of solid minerals and specialized environmental/engineering studies. However, the course meets the training of students in hydrological/hydrogeological, archaeological and forensic studies. The focus is to impart useful skills on the students in order to enhance their understanding of exploration geophysics technology and prepare them for specialised applications to be encountered in practice and make them fit into exploration crew in any part of the world. Topics to be covered include a review of EM theory; Description of EM fields; Combinations of EM fields; Principles of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Applications of EM and GPR.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to:

• introduce students to theory and practical utilization of EM and GPR methods; and
• provide students with opportunities to develop basic data acquisition, processing and interpretation  skills with respect to enabling them undertake exploration geophysics projects using EM and GPR methods.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

(Knowledge based)

• understand the theory and applications of the EM and GPR methods of geophysics exploration;
• determine the EM field and GPR frequency appropriate for any exploration scheme;
• undertake the planning and field design of geophysical exploration scheme involving EM and GPR methods;
• Serve in Advisory capacity on the economic viability or otherwise of a prospect.

(Skills)

• Effectively implement EM exploration programme for solid minerals involving field data acquisition, data processing and interpretation;
• Undertake specialized foundation engineering studies for hydraulic structures, highways, airport runways;
• Undertake specialized environmental pollution studies of industrial effluent, hydrocarbon spill, leachate infiltration occasioned by landfills and refuse dumps using combined EM and GPR methods.
• Undertake specialized regional/local hydrological and groundwater studies;
• Undertake airborne and marine exploration schemes utilizing the EM method.
• Undertake advance research studies in EM and GPR methodologies.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:

Assignments                  20%

Test(s)                            20%

Final Examination         60%

TOTAL                                    100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited.  You are not allowed to make copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST

¹Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A. (1982). Applied Geophysics Cambridge University Press 860p.

²Reynolds, J. M.: An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, Wiley, 1998.

²Kearey, P., Brooks, M.: An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Blackwell, 2002

⁴Dietrich, P.: Introduction to Applied Geophysics, Script, Sept. 2002

⁴Vogelsang, D.: Environmental Geophysics, A Practical Guide, Springer Verlag, 1995

⁴Wilsom, J.: Field Geophysics, Wiley,1989

Legend

1- Available in the University Library

2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries

3- Available on the Internet.

4- Available as Personal Collection

5- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE