Applied Geostatistics
EX 1111 is offered this spring:
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
- Course Dates: May 21-September 27, 2024; Class Dates: May 21-24, June 17-20, July 15-18 and August 12-15, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This course crosses over three terms, and students will be registered into the Summer/Fall sections of classes (July/August/September) after registering into the course.
- 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.
- 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:
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.
- Course Dates: May 21-September 27, 2024; Class Dates: May 21-24, June 17-20, July 15-18 and August 12-15, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This course crosses over three terms, and students will be registered into the Summer/Fall sections of classes (July/August/September) after registering into the course.
May 21, 2024Jun 20, 2024
May 21May 24
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
Jun 17Jun 20
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
In-person (face-to-face) learning, OFF-CAMPUS
170 hours of instruction
In-person courses are taken entirely in-class. format details
Classes take place at OFF-CAMPUS.
Your Instructor
Clayton DeutschID: clayton-deutsch
Class info
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170 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 28 funding opportunities -
Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
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.
- Course Dates: May 21-September 27, 2024; Class Dates: May 21-24, June 17-20, July 15-18 and August 12-15, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This course crosses over three terms, and students will be registered into the Summer/Fall sections of classes (July/August/September) after registering into the course.
May 21, 2024Jun 20, 2024
May 21May 24
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
Jun 17Jun 20
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
8:00 am – 4:30 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
170 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
-
170 course hours in total
-
Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 28 funding opportunities -
Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
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.
- Course Dates: May 21-September 27, 2024; Class Dates: May 21-24, June 17-20, July 15-18 and August 12-15, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This course crosses over three terms, and students will be registered into the Summer/Fall sections of classes (July/August/September) after registering into the course.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*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.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.