Citation
in Applied Geostatistics
Part-time, in-class study tailored for:
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geoscientists
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petroleum engineers
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mining engineers
Fills an important niche between the conventional one-week intensive course and a two-year master’s degree program
This citation is designed to provide geoscientists, as well as mining and petroleum engineers, with knowledge and skills that will allow them to better quantify resources and reserves.
This program fills an important niche between the conventional one-week intensive course and a two-year master’s degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more in-depth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, or related field is a prerequisite for admission.
Topics covered include geologic rock types and stochastic modeling, trends and non-stationarity, variograms for spatial continuity modeling, kriging for optimal estimation of resources, simulation for uncertainty quantification, multivariate modeling, and decision-making in presence of uncertainty.
Apply specialized knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance and career advancement.
Understand the place of geostatistical models of heterogeneity and uncertainty in modern resource/reserve evaluation.
Acquire important geostatistical concepts and tools.
Explore and apply simulation/uncertainty management concepts.
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Earn a Citation
in Applied Geostatistics
This program is currently open for enrolment—apply now
1 course needed to graduate with a UAlberta Citation.
You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course you’ve taken will be applied toward your Citation.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, or related field is a prerequisite for admission.
Applying to the program is a requirement if you want to earn the citation.
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
Complete one course to earn the Citation:
Location: University of Alberta Main Campus
Instructor: Dr. Clayton Deutsch
Fees include all instruction and course materials.
Registration Fees: $8,000 CAD (GST exempt)
- Tuesday to Friday, May 19 - May 22, 2020, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm − mandatory attendance
- Monday to Thursday, Jun 15 - Jun 18, 2020, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday to Thursday, Jul 13 - Jul 16, 2020, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday to Thursday, Aug 10 - Aug 13, 2020, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Attendance is required for Week One and strongly suggested for Weeks Two, Three and Four. Resources will be made available online for directed study.
Participants are expected to spend 60 hours on lecture material, 40 hours on informal learning and interaction, and up to 90 hours on the exercises. The time required for the exercises could exceed this amount if customized to a project. Sixteen comprehensive assignments will be distributed.
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
The course registration fee is $8,000 (GST-exempt) and includes tuition and all required materials.
Payment is due at time of enrollment. We accept credit cards and Canadian bank drafts (which can be mailed along with the completed registration form).