Petroleum geology is the study of origin, occurrence, movement, accumulation, and exploration of hydrocarbon fuels. It refers to the specific set of geological disciplines that are applied to the search for hydrocarbons (oil exploration).
YEAR 1:
- Calculus 1 and Calculus 2
- Differential equations Numerical methods
- Physics 1 (Mechanics and heat)
- Physics 2 (Electricity and magnetism) and Physics 2 lab
- Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2
- Statics, Dynamics and Thermodynamics
- Basics of Math
- Basic Mathematic Operations 1
- Basic Mathematic Operations 2
- Algebra
- Formulas, Graphs and Trends
- Basic Principles of Chemistry 1
- Basic Principles of Chemistry 2
- Basic Diagrams and Symbols 1
- Basic Diagrams and Symbols 2
OIL & GAS BUSINESS:
- Oil & Gas Industry Overview
- Upstream Oil & Gas Agreements
- Petroleum Geology & the Exploration Process
- Drilling & Well Completions
- Oilfield Development
- Marketing & Trading of Crude Oil
- Crude Oil Transportation & Storage
- Midstream Gas: Gas Processing and NGL Markets
- Midstream Gas: LNG Value Chain and Markets
- Refining & Product Specifications
- Overview of Petrochemicals
- Marketing & Distribution of Petroleum Products
HSSE IN OIL & GAS:
- Hazard Communication
- Chemical Health Hazards
- Safety Data Sheets / Globally Harmonized System
- Fire Safety
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- Safety Orientation
- Classes of Fire Extinguishers
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Driving Safety
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment
YEAR 2:
- Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology
- Hydrocarbon Properties
- Subsurface Environment
- Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration
- Reservoirs
- Traps
- Habitat of Hydrocarbons in Sedimentary Basins
- Geologic Cross-Sections
- Subsurface Mapping
- Subsurface Facies Analysis
- Structural Geology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics
- Basic Seismic Interpretation
- Seismic Contouring
- Formation Evaluation Overview
- Logging Equipment and Procedures
- Coring and Core Analysis
YEAR 3
- Non-marine Sandstone Reservoirs
- Shelf Marine Sandstone Reservoirs
- Marginal Marine Sandstone Reservoirs
- Deepwater Marine Sandstone Reservoirs
- Porosity Evolution in Sandstone Reservoirs
- Exploration in Carbonate Rocks
- Porosity Evolution in Carbonate Rocks
- Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry
- Well Logging Tools and Techniques
- Well Log Interpretation
YEAR 4
- Classic Sequence Stratigraphy
- Stratigraphic Disciplines and Sequence Stratigraphy
- Micropaleontology For Petroleum Exploration
- Chronostratigraphy and Microfossils
- Ongoing Development in Biostraigraphy
- Petroleum Geomechanics
- Applications of Petroleum Geochemistry
- Drilling and Well Completion
- Geological Messages in the Seismic Trace
- Fault Interpretation
- Risk Analysis Applied to Petroleum Investments
- Dipmeter Surveys
- Borehole Imaging
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 208 weeks
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 150
- Assessments Self