David Potter, PhD

Professor, Faculty of Science - Physics
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Fall Term 2025 (1930)

IPG 510 - Rock Properties, Petrophysics, Well Log Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Basic formation evaluation with emphasis on determination of lithology, porosity, permeability, fluid saturation of reservoir rocks; basic principles of standard downhole wireline logging techniques (gamma ray, spontaneous potential, sonic, density, neutron, resistivity) and interpretation of downhole wireline data; review of some other advanced logging techniques; core sampling methodologies; introduction to modern laboratory petrophysical techniques; core-well log integration. [Faculty of Science]

LECTURE A1 (54463)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 11:00 - 12:20

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

GEOPH 224 - Geophysical Exploration Techniques

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Geophysical exploration with focus on techniques relevant to hydrocarbon and mineral exploration; gravity and magnetic exploration techniques; basics of seismic wave propagation in Earth; seismic data processing; the geological interpretation of seismic reflection and refraction data. Prerequisites: Physics 20 and Mathematics 30. Note: Not available to students in Honors or Specialization Geophysics. Note: offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course schedule.

LECTURE B01 (87716)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 10:00 - 10:50