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    Exploration Engineering covers topics related to geological mapping, subsurface mapping, primary and secondary geological structures, hydrocarbon traps, geophysical exploration methods, seismic methods, electrical resistivity methods, and radiometric methods. Key concepts include defining geological and subsurface features, classifying rock structures, explaining trap components and geophysical survey techniques. The document provides details on specific mapping and surveying methods, fundamental geophysical principles, applications and limitations of different approaches. It aims to educate students on important concepts and techniques in exploration engineering.

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    Exploration Engineering covers topics related to geological mapping, subsurface mapping, primary and secondary geological structures, hydrocarbon traps, geophysical exploration methods, seismic methods, electrical resistivity methods, and radiometric methods. Key concepts include defining geological and subsurface features, classifying rock structures, explaining trap components and geophysical survey techniques. The document provides details on specific mapping and surveying methods, fundamental geophysical principles, applications and limitations of different approaches. It aims to educate students on important concepts and techniques in exploration engineering.

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    Exploration Engineering covers topics related to geological mapping, subsurface mapping, primary and secondary geological structures, hydrocarbon traps, geophysical exploration methods, seismic methods, electrical resistivity methods, and radiometric methods. Key concepts include defining geological and subsurface features, classifying rock structures, explaining trap components and geophysical survey techniques. The document provides details on specific mapping and surveying methods, fundamental geophysical principles, applications and limitations of different approaches. It aims to educate students on important concepts and techniques in exploration engineering.

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    Exploration Engineering covers topics related to geological mapping, subsurface mapping, primary and secondary geological structures, hydrocarbon traps, geophysical exploration methods, seismic methods, electrical resistivity methods, and radiometric methods. Key concepts include defining geological and subsurface features, classifying rock structures, explaining trap components and geophysical survey techniques. The document provides details on specific mapping and surveying methods, fundamental geophysical principles, applications and limitations of different approaches. It aims to educate students on important concepts and techniques in exploration engineering.

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    -Definition and importance 5
    Geological
    -Types of geological surveys
    Surface
    -Geologic Mapping steps
    Mapping
    -Structure topographic maps as an example
    -Definition and importance 5
    -Types of subsurface maps
    Geophysical maps
    Subsurface
    Geochemical map
    maps
    Geological map
    Structural subsurface maps(Facies, Internal
    property, Iso pach, Iso chore)
    - Definition and importance 10
    Primary - Forms and classification of Primary structures
    Structure in sedimentary rocks
    Geology - Forms and classification of Primary
    structures in igneous rocks
    - Definition and importance 10
    secondary - Types of secondary structures ( folds, faults,
    structure joints and unconformity)
    Geology - Forms and classification of each secondary
    structure
    -Definition and importance 10
    Hydrocarbo - Components of the trap
    n traps - Types (structural, stratigraphic, combined)
    - Classification of oil Traps
    - What are applied and environmental’ 10
    geophysics?
    Geophysical
    -Classification of geophysical
    Exploration
    methods(active/passive)
    methods
    - Geophysical survey design
    - Limitations of geophysical methods
    Topic Content Students
    -Definition and importance 20
    -Types of seismic surveys
    -Seismic waves
    -Raypath geometry in layered ground
    -Loss of seismic energy
    -Seismic energy sources
    Seismic
    - Detection and recording of seismic waves
    methods
    -Seismic Refraction Surveying
    General principles
    Applications
    - Seismic Refraction Surveying
    General principles
    Applications
    -Definition and importance 15
    - Basic principles
    Electrical - Modes of deployment
    Resistivity Vertical electrical sounding (VES)
    Methods Constant separation traversing (CST)
    Field problems
    - Applications
    - Definition and importance 15
    - Natural radiation
    - Radioactivity of rocks
    Radiometric
    - Radiation detectors
    methods
    Geiger-Muller counter
    Gamma-ray spectrometers
    Radon detectors
    - Applications

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