What You Will Gain

Year 1 – Foundation in Petroleum Geoscience

1. Principles of Geology and Earth Sciences

• Understand the formation and structure of the Earth.
• Explain the rock cycle, plate tectonics, and geological time scale.
• Apply geological principles to petroleum exploration.

2. Introduction to Petroleum Exploration

• Identify stages of petroleum exploration.
• Recognize hydrocarbon systems and accumulation processes.
• Apply exploration concepts to real-world petroleum projects.

3. Mineralogy and Petrology

• Identify and classify common minerals and rocks.
• Understand mineral properties relevant to petroleum systems.
• Apply petrological analysis to reservoir characterization.

4. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

• Explain depositional environments and sedimentary processes.
• Interpret stratigraphic sequences and their petroleum significance.
• Apply sedimentology in basin analysis.

5. Geophysical Methods in Exploration

• Understand seismic, gravity, and magnetic survey techniques.
• Apply geophysical methods to subsurface mapping.
• Evaluate data to support exploration decisions.

6. Introduction to Reservoir Engineering

• Define reservoir properties such as porosity and permeability.
• Explain hydrocarbon flow within reservoirs.
• Apply basic reservoir engineering concepts to exploration projects.

7. Drilling Operations Fundamentals

• Recognize drilling rig components and functions.
• Explain drilling techniques and safety practices.
• Apply operational knowledge to well planning.

8. Petroleum Fluid Properties

• Understand oil, gas, and water properties in reservoirs.
• Apply PVT (Pressure, Volume, Temperature) concepts.
• Evaluate fluid behavior during production.

9. Geoscience Data Collection Techniques

• Apply field and laboratory data collection methods.
• Interpret geological and geophysical datasets.
• Present collected data in structured formats.

10. Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness

• Apply HSE standards in petroleum operations.
• Identify workplace hazards in exploration and drilling.
• Implement sustainable practices in geoscience projects.

11. Scientific Report Writing

• Apply technical writing skills to geoscience projects.
• Organize and present data effectively.
• Produce professional reports for decision-making.

12. Introduction to Geospatial Technology

• Understand GIS applications in petroleum projects.
• Apply mapping techniques to reservoir and exploration studies.
• Use spatial data for decision-making.

Year 2 – Intermediate Petroleum Geoscience

13. Structural Geology and Tectonics

• Analyze folds, faults, and tectonic structures.
• Apply structural geology to hydrocarbon traps.
• Interpret tectonic regimes affecting petroleum systems.

14. Advanced Sedimentary Basin Analysis

• Classify basin types and evolution.
• Apply basin analysis to hydrocarbon prospecting.
• Evaluate petroleum potential of different sedimentary basins.

15. Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling

• Apply static and dynamic reservoir modelling techniques.
• Analyze reservoir heterogeneity and properties.
• Interpret modelling results for field development.

16. Petrophysics and Well Logging

• Understand well logging principles.
• Interpret log data for lithology and fluid content.
• Apply petrophysical evaluation to reservoir assessment.

17. Seismic Interpretation and Geophysics

• Interpret seismic data for subsurface structures.
• Apply geophysical methods to reservoir imaging.
• Evaluate seismic attributes for exploration projects.

18. Drilling Fluid and Wellbore Stability

• Classify drilling fluids and their properties.
• Apply fluid systems for wellbore stability.
• Evaluate drilling fluid performance in operations.

19. Production Systems and Flow Mechanics

• Explain surface and subsurface production systems.
• Understand flow mechanics of oil and gas.
• Apply production principles to field operations.

20. Hydrocarbon Exploration Techniques

• Compare different exploration techniques.
• Apply geoscience tools in prospect evaluation.
• Evaluate success factors in exploration projects.

21. Risk Assessment and Project Management

• Identify and assess risks in petroleum projects.
• Apply risk mitigation strategies.
• Use project management principles in exploration.

22. Environmental Impact and Sustainability

• Assess environmental risks of petroleum projects.
• Apply mitigation and remediation techniques.
• Promote sustainability in geoscience operations.

23. GIS Applications in Petroleum Geoscience

• Use GIS software in petroleum projects.
• Apply spatial analysis in exploration and reservoir studies.
• Integrate GIS with geological and geophysical data.

24. Technical Communication and Data Analysis

• Communicate technical results effectively.
• Apply data visualization tools.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Year 3 – Advanced Petroleum Geoscience

25. Advanced Reservoir Simulation

• Apply advanced reservoir modelling techniques.
• Simulate fluid flow in complex reservoirs.
• Evaluate production forecasts using simulation.

26. Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

• Identify different EOR methods.
• Apply EOR strategies to maximize recovery.
• Evaluate field case studies for EOR success.

27. Petroleum Economics and Project Evaluation

• Understand financial evaluation of petroleum projects.
• Apply economic models to investment decisions.
• Assess project feasibility and profitability.

28. Exploration Strategy and Field Development

• Design exploration strategies for hydrocarbon fields.
• Apply planning tools for field development.
• Evaluate strategies for optimal resource utilization.

29. Advanced Geophysics and Seismic Modelling

• Apply advanced geophysical techniques.
• Interpret seismic modelling data.
• Evaluate seismic attributes for field development.

30. Subsurface Fluid Flow and Reservoir Dynamics

• Model fluid movement in reservoirs.
• Apply reservoir dynamics to production optimization.
• Evaluate multiphase flow challenges.

31. Drilling Design and Well Planning

• Apply well design principles.
• Plan drilling operations effectively.
• Evaluate drilling risks and optimization techniques.

32. Petroleum Laboratory Techniques

• Conduct laboratory tests on rock and fluid samples.
• Apply experimental results to reservoir evaluation.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of lab data.

33. Energy Transition and Sustainable Practices

• Understand global energy transition trends.
• Apply sustainable practices in petroleum operations.
• Evaluate renewable integration with petroleum industry.

34. Research Methods in Geoscience

• Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Produce structured research reports in geoscience.

35. Capstone Project in Petroleum Geoscience

• Integrate knowledge from all units into a final project.
• Demonstrate independent research and problem-solving.
• Present professional project outcomes.

36. Professional Development and Leadership in Energy

• Develop leadership and management skills.
• Apply career planning strategies in energy sector.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct.