Applied Petroleum Geology for Engineers

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Description: This course introduces graduate level engineering students to the fundamental concepts of geologic science with emphasis on application to reservoir evaluation, drilling and production of hydrocarbon accumulation. Weekly labs provide hands-on exercises of techniques used for reservoir evaluation. A term project allows graduate students to synthesize concepts from lectures and techniques learned in lab, to evaluate the economic potential of an oil field and prepare a professional presentation. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 3413 .