PET 201 - Elements of Petroleum Engineering

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

An introduction to the profession of petroleum engineering is covered, including the elementary and technical aspects of petroleum recovery from the initial geophysical survey through acquisition of leases, drilling and production, secondary recovery, and treatment. Rock properties, reservoir trap configuration, petroleum distribution and accumulation, and properties of petroleum reservoir fluids will also be covered.

Course generally offered both semesters.