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14-04-2025 - 18-04-2025	4200	Dubai

Course Introduction:

• Overview of rock physics and its significance in exploration.

• Objectives of the training program.

• The role of rock physics in understanding subsurface properties.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

• Understand the fundamental principles of rock physics.

• Learn about the relationship between rock properties and geophysical measurements.

• Explore modeling techniques for predicting rock behavior.

• Gain insights into practical applications in oil, gas, and mineral exploration.

• Discuss case studies and best practices in rock physics.

Who Should Attend?

• Geophysicists and geologists

• Exploration engineers and project managers

• Data analysts in geoscience

• Industry professionals involved in resource exploration

Course Outline:

Day 1: Fundamentals of Rock Physics

• Introduction to rock physics concepts and terminology.

• Overview of rock properties: elasticity, density, porosity, and permeability.

• Relationship between physical properties and geophysical responses.

Day 2: Rock Physics Models

• Overview of effective medium theories and models.

• Techniques for modeling elastic properties of rocks.

• Introduction to seismic modeling and its applications.

Day 3: Data Acquisition and Analysis

• Methods for collecting rock property data (e.g., laboratory and field methods).

• Techniques for analyzing rock properties using geophysical data.

• Integration of rock physics with seismic and well log data.

Day 4: Applications in Exploration

• Case studies on the application of rock physics in oil and gas exploration.

• Use of rock physics in mineral exploration and reservoir characterization.

• Discussion of challenges and limitations in rock physics applications.

Day 5: Best Practices and Future Trends

• Review of best practices in rock physics for exploration.

• Discussion of emerging technologies and methodologies (e.g., machine learning).

• Group project: develop a rock physics model for a specific exploration scenario and present findings.

Course Methodology:

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies

• (30%) Techniques

• (30%) Role Play

• (10%) Concepts

• Pre-test and Post-test

• Variety of Learning Methods

• Lectures

• Case Studies and Self Questionaires

• Group Work

• Discussion

• Presentation

Course Certificate:

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Course Fees:

To be advised as per course locations. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings:

Daily Course Timings:

08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea

08:20 - 10:00 First Session

10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks

10:20 - 12:20 Second Session

12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break

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