Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration

Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:
Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will be
able to…
Work effectively, as measured by peer and instructor evaluations, on a
multidisciplinary team consisting of geophys, geols, and pet engineers.
Explain how to conduct an integrated reservoir study, including the
components of a study and the data required.
Develop a complete description of a hydrocarbon reservoir using
geoscientific and engineering methods.
Given a complete reservoir description and well data, design, construct,
execute, and quality check a reservoir simulation model.
Successfully calibrate a reservoir simulation model against observed
performance data.
Predict and optimize reservoir performance using reservoir simulation and
economic modeling.
Effectively communicate the results of an integrated reservoir study orally
and in written reports.
Program Outcomes
4, 13
4, 5, 11, 13, 17, 19
4, 11, 13, 17, 19
4, 11, 17, 19
4, 11, 17, 19, 21
3, 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22
4, 7, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22
Related Program Outcomes:
No. PETE graduates must have…
3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
4 Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
7 An ability to communicate effectively.
11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
13 An ability to recognize and take into account the difference in perspective of the
scientist and the engineer and to focus on engineering problem solving techniques.
17 Competency in characterization and evaluation of subsurface geological formations
and their resources using geoscientific and engineering methods.
18 Competency in design and analysis of systems for producing, injecting, and
handling fluids.
19 Competency in application of reservoir engineering principles and practices for
optimizing resource development and management.
20 Competency in use of project economics and resource valuation methods for
design and decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty.
21 An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in petroleum reservoir problems
in problem definition and solution.
22 An ability to take into account the requirements of the free-market commercial
system in which the petroleum industry usually functions, in problem definition and
solution.
Prepared by: Duane A. McVay, 18 July 2008
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