Seismic Fundamentals Course

Heather Bedle

Seismic Fundamentals is a course designed to equip earth scientists with essential skills and knowledge for interpreting 3D seismic data to characterize subsurface geology. It covers fundamental concepts, including seismic wave reflection, transmission, rock physics, and wave propagation, along with practical applications such as structural and stratigraphic interpretation. The course emphasizes the integration of seismic with other data types like well logs and gravity data to reduce uncertainty. Participants will also learn how to recognize seismic limitations, use modern analogues effectively, and communicate seismic interpretations clearly to multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on both theory and real-world cases, the training enhances decision-making for exploration and production in geoscience and geophysics.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Geologists and geophysicists new to seismic
• Earth scientists and geoscience professionals
• Students and practitioners in petroleum engineering
• Industry professionals in exploration and production

What You Will Learn
• Rock physics and acoustic impedance concepts
• Integrating seismic data with wells and analogues
• Basics of seismic wave reflection and transmission
• Structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation

Why This Course Works
• Make informed decisions in exploration projects
• Enhance communication of seismic interpretations
• Understand seismic data limitations and resolution
• Improve subsurface imaging and characterization skills

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Course contents

    Chapter 1 - Principles of Seismic Data and Subsurface Imaging

    01-00 - Introducing the Instructor (1 min.)  Sample Lesson

    01-01 - Introduction to Seismic Wave Reflection and Transmission (14 min.)

    01-02 - Rock Physics and Wave Propagation Fundamentals (22 min.)

    01-03 - Understanding the Seismic Wavelet (13 min.)

    01-04 - Acoustic Impedance, Reflection Coefficients, and Seismic Resolution (24 min.) Quiz

    01-05 - Seismic Acquisition Methods (25 min.)

    01-06 - A Quick Overview of Seismic Processing Steps (34 min.)

    01-07 Part 1 - Seismic Data Visualization and Display Techniques (27 min.)

    01-07 Part 2 - Polarity, Phase & Color Bar Confusion (12 min.)

    01-08 - Integrating Well Data: Synthetic Seismograms and Well Ties (17 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 2 - Geological Framework from Seismic Data

    02-01 - Structural Interpretation Principles (20 min.)

    02-02 - Best Practices in Structural Interpretation (12 min.)

    02-03 - Sequence Stratigraphy in Seismic Data (22 min.)

    02-04 - Recognition and Analysis of Seismic Facies (13 min.)

    02-05 - Case Studies in Structure and Stratigraphy (19 min.)

    02-06 - Applied Seismic Geomorphology (18 min.)

    02-07 - Seismic Analysis Summary (12 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 3 - Advanced Seismic Attribute Analysis

    03-01 - Fundamentals and Classification of Seismic Attributes (12 min.)

    03-02 - Instantaneous and Complex Trace Attributes (15 min.)

    03-03 - Visualization Techniques for Attribute Analysis (9 min.)

    03-04 - Geometric Attributes and Their Applications (15 min.)

    03-05 - Frequency Domain Analysis: Spectral Decomposition (9 min.)

    03-06 - Enhancement and Filtering of Attribute Data (7 min.)

    03-07 - Multi-Attribute Integration and Interpretation (11 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 4 - Depositional Systems in Seismic

    04-01 - Fluvial-Deltaic System Recognition (14 min.)

    04-02 - Shallow Marine and Shelf Environments (10 min.)

    04-03 - Deepwater Depositional Elements (15 min.)

    04-04 - Carbonate Platform Architecture in Seismic (22 min.)

    04-05 - Carbonate Shoals, Ridges, Grooves and Canyons (14 min.)

    04-06 - Karst System Identification (19 min.)

    04-07 - Chert and Chalk (16 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 5 - Advanced Seismic Techniques

    05-01 Part 1 - Recognition and Analysis of Amplitude Anomalies (18 min.)

    05-01 Part 2 - Recognition and Analysis of Amplitude Anomalies (continued) (12 min.)

    05-02 - AVO Theory and Applications for Fluid Discrimination (23 min.)

    05-03 - Seismic Inversion Basics (13 min.)

    05-04 - Time-Lapse Seismic Monitoring (19 min.)

    05-05 - Machine Learning Applications in Seismic Analysis (27 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 6 - Integration and Quality Control

    06-01 - Common Pitfalls in Seismic Interpretation (21 min.)

    06-02 - Acquisition and Processing Artifacts in Seismic Interpretation (20 min.)

    06-03 - Data Conditioning Techniques (15 min.)

    06-04 - Future Trends in Integrated Interpretation (28 min.) Quiz