34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

WORKSHOP 18
DATE Monday 6th, Tuesday 7TH & Thursday 9th August 2012 (evening)
TITLE PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGICAL HETEROGENEITY WITH APPLICATIONS
LOCATION CONGRESS VENUE
ORGANISERS ARAMCO
PRESENTERS Dr JA Vargas – Guzman (Saudi Aramco)
SUMMARY This one-of-a-kind course discusses basic-principles and cutting-edge concepts of
geological heterogeneity. The motivation is that mineral and petroleum reservoirs
typically yield only a fraction of the resource-in-place because heterogeneity causes
incomplete production. Reserve computations are revisited with simple up-scaling
operations leading to higher-order parameters. Such parameters also arise in the study
of stratigraphical successions and proportions of rock-bodies. Therefore, the course
provides a discussion on modern characterization and modeling of complex spatial
patterns of rock bodies in the subsurface. After covering basic stochastic principles,
the kappa model and heavy-tailed distributions are presented with applications. This
course is also paramount to non-linear geo-modelling.
CONTACT Dr J A VARGAS – GUZMAN
EMAIL anton_varguz @hotmail.com
TOTAL FEE
Including GST $429 (Includes Catering and GST)
WORKSHOP 19
DATE Tuesday 7th August 2012 (evening)
TITLE STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE GEOSCIENCES –
GLOBAL ISSUES IN PROGRAM ACCEDIATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
LOCATION CONGRESS VENUE
ORGANISERS American Geological Institute & American Institute of Professional Geologists
PRESENTERS Wayne Pennington (Michigan Technological University)
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Christopher Keane ( American Geological Institute)
William Siok (American Institute of Professional Geologists)
SUMMARY This is an interactive workshop on the issue of accreditation or classification of
geosciences programs and licensure and certification of professional geoscientists.
Educational and professional certification or classification are distinctly independent,
but the underlying driving issues are similar. Nations approach the educational
and professional issues with similar models, but with sufficient variability as to
create some obstacles to interjurisdictional mobility. Join us to explore exemplar
accreditation and classification and licensure programs from around the world for a
broad discussion on the issue on next steps that the global geoscience community
can engage.
CONTACT CHRISTOPHER KEANE
EMAIL keane@agiweb.org
TOTAL FEE
Including GST There is no charge for delegates to the IGC to attend this workshop.