Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration

Contributions to Professional Component:
Math and Science None
Petroleum Engineering Provides students with knowledge of the theory and application of petroleum
reservoir simulation. Students acquire skills in designing and calibrating
reservoir simulation models, and using them to optimize reservoir development
plans.
General Education Provides skills in career goal-setting, life-long learning motivated by career
goals, and personal finance.
Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:
Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will be
able to…
Explain reservoir simulation fundamentals- the underlying equations and
the numerical techniques used to solve them.
Design a reservoir simulation model, construct the data set, execute the
simulator, and view simulation results visually using post-processing
software.
Program Outcomes
1, 15
1, 5, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19,
21
Plan and conduct the calibration of a reservoir simulation model. 1, 3, 5, 11, 17, 18, 19,
21
Predict and optimize future performance of petroleum reservoirs using 1, 3, 5, 11, 17, 18, 19,
reservoir simulation and economic models.
21
Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoir 1, 5, 11, 19
engineering problems in individual wells or patterns.
Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoir 1, 5, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19,
engineering problems in entire fields or reservoirs.
21
Effectively present results of an engineering study in a written report. 7
Set personal career and financial goals, including personal investment 9, 14
planning, financial management, and a life-long learning plan.
Related Program Outcomes:
No. PETE graduates must have…
1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
7 An ability to communicate effectively.
9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
14 Specific life and career goals, and the flexibility to modify goals and plans as
circumstances dictate.
15 Competency in math thru diff eqs, probability and statistics, fluid mechanics,
strength of materials, and thermodynamics.
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.
21 An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in petroleum reservoir problems
in problem definition and solution.
Prepared by: Duane A. McVay, 20 August 2008
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