Petroleum Engineering Syllabus

Petroleum Engineering Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]
Office Location	[OFFICE LOCATION]
Course Duration	[NUMBER OF WEEKS]

1. Course Title and Description

This course delves into the basics of Reservoir Engineering, drilling down into the key concepts, principles, and techniques unique to petroleum engineering, with special emphasis on the design and management of oil and gas reservoirs.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

Understand the principles of reservoir engineering and their application in petroleum industry.
Learn the fundamentals and techniques of fluid flow in porous media.
Analyze the properties of oil and gas reservoirs and assess technologies and strategies for exploitation.
Develop working knowledge of recovery mechanisms and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
Learn to integrate geology, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering principles to optimize reservoir performance.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Details
1	Introduction to Reservoir Engineering	Introduction to the course objectives and structure. Definition of reservoir engineering and its importance. Overview of key concepts and terminology. Discussion on the role of reservoir engineers.
2	Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Types	Geological processes influencing reservoir formation. Types of petroleum reservoirs and their characteristics.
3	Reservoir Fluid Properties	Understanding fluid behavior under reservoir conditions. Phase behavior of hydrocarbons in reservoirs.
4	Porosity and Permeability	Definition and measurement techniques of porosity and permeability. Relationship between porosity and permeability in reservoir rocks.
5	Fluid Flow in Porous Media	Application of Darcy's Law in fluid flow through porous media. Factors affecting fluid flow in reservoirs.
6	Single Phase Flow in Reservoirs	Analysis of single-phase flow behavior in reservoirs. Calculation of pressure gradients and flow rates.
7	Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis	Importance of well testing in reservoir characterization. Interpretation of pressure transient data.
8	Reservoir Rock Properties	Classification of reservoir rocks based on properties. Laboratory techniques for rock analysis.

5. Required Reading and Materials

"Basic Applied Reservoir Simulation" by T. Ertekin, S. Abou-Kassem, and G. R. King
"Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering" by L.P. Dake
"Petrophysics" by Djebbar Tiab and Erle C. Donaldson
"The Practice of Reservoir Engineering (Revised Edition)" by L.P. Dake
Software: ECLIPSE Reservoir Simulator (Training License)

6. Assignments and Assessments

Weekly quizzes on each topic covered.
Two major assignments involving the application of reservoir engineering principles on field data.
One term project comprising a comprehensive reservoir evaluation.
Midterm and final exams covering theoretical concepts and mathematical modeling.
Participation in class discussions.

7. Course Policy

Attendance: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged for effective learning.
Class Participation: Active participation in class discussions is expected.
Submission Deadlines: All assignments must be submitted by the given deadlines.
Academic Honor Code: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated any form.
Communication: For any issue or concern related to the course, email is the preferred mode of communication.

8. Grading Policy

Category	Percentage
assignments	30%
quizzes	10%
term project	25%
exams	35%

9. Disclaimer

The instructor holds the right and authority to make any modifications or changes deemed necessary to the course content, schedule, or any other element of the course, but will make sure to provide students with advance notice about any such changes. The syllabus that has been issued is not meant to function as a legally binding contract. Instead, it is intended to serve as a guide or framework for students to understand what the course content will cover and the expectations that they should meet during the course.