GEOL-4550 (3) Petroleum Reservoir Characterization and Modeling

Introduces concepts and methods of petroleum reservoir analysis and 3-D reservoir modeling using subsurface data (cores, well logs, 3-D seismic) and outcrop analogs. Examines petroleum system, petrophysics (lithology, porosity, permeability, capillary pressure, flow units), and sequence-stratigraphic, facies, and structural controls on reservoir properties, heterogeneity, and recovery efficiency. Deterministic and stochastic reservoir modeling methods are addressed. Department enforced prereqs., GEOL 1010 and GEOL 1020 and GEOL 3430. Same as GEOL 5550. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).