Applied Geostatistics
EX 1111 is offered this summer:
The Citation in Applied Geostatistics fits an important niche between the conventional one-week short course and the 2‑year master’s degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more in depth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.
Course at a glance
- This 168-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.
- Aimed at geoscientists, as well as mining and petroleum engineers.
- 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.
What you will learn
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.
Offered:
sessions (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
May 25, 2021Aug 19, 2021
May 25May 28
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
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Jun 21Jun 24
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Jul 19Jul 22
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Aug 16Aug 19
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
168 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Clayton DeutschID: clayton-deutsch
Class info
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168 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until May 25, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Take note:
- 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.
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Citation
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Applied Geostatistics
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*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.