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Course Description

The Citation in Applied Geostatistics fits an important niche between the conventional on-week short course and the 2 year Masters degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more indepth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at geoscientists, as well as mining and petroleum engineers.

Learner Outcomes

Building on your experience and prior education, this course will help you to: Understand the place of geostatistical models of heterogeneity and uncertainty in modern resource/reserve evaluation. Explore and apply simulation/uncertainty management concepts. Acquire knowledge in topics such as geologic rock types and stochastic modeling, trends and non-stationarity, variograms for spatial continuity modeling, kriging for optimal estimation of resources, and multivariate modeling. Learn about important geostatistical concepts and tools. Apply specialized knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance and career advancement.

Notes

This 170-hour course constitutes the entirety of the Citation Program in Applied Geostatistics (CPAG) and provides learners with knowledge and skills that will allow them to better quantify resources and reserves. Participants are required to hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, or related field). Official transcripts or approved alternative proof of admission requirements compliance must be received prior to course registration. Participants are expected to spend 60 hours on lecture material, 40 hours on informal learning and interaction, and up to 90 hours on the course required exercises. The time required for exercises could exceed this amount if customized to a project. A total of 16 comprehensive assignments will be distributed. Registration must be completed no later than one week prior to course start date. Corporate invoicing for course fees is not available; full payment is due at registration.

Prerequisites

Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.

Applies Towards the Following Programs

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Section Title
Applied Geostatistics
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 01, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 01, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024
Section Title
Applied Geostatistics
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 01, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 01, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024
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