IPG 518 - Hydrocarbon Reservoir Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An analysis of the fundamental geological factors that determine the economic success of producing hydrocarbons from a reservoir: porosity, permeability, compartmentalization by depositional environment and tectonics, and reservoir conditions requiring special drilling and completion techniques. The methods appropriate to appraise a reservoir are reviewed, with an emphasis on placing the factors in the framework of risk analysis. [Faculty of Science]

IPG 601A - Independent Research Project

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-3)

The integrated independent research project may incorporate a variety of aspects of modern geosciences as practiced in industry. Students sponsored by a company may use data from industry in these projects. Prerequisites: IPG 510, 512, 514, 516, 518 and 12 units in EAS and/or GEOPH at the 500-level. [Faculty of Science]

IPG 601B - Independent Research Project

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-3)

The integrated independent research project may incorporate a variety of aspects of modern geosciences as practiced in industry. Students sponsored by a company may use data from industry in these projects. Prerequisites: IPG 510, 512, 514, 516, 518 and 12 units in EAS and/or GEOPH at the 500-level. [Faculty of Science]

EAS 464 - Applied Hydrocarbon Geoscience

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Advanced topics in the characterization of petroleum resources and the regional occurrence of hydrocarbons. Topics vary: see www.eas.ualberta.ca/eas464 for details. May be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated. Topics include: (1) Regional and Petroleum Hydrogeology; (2) Petroleum Systems; (3) Geology of unconventional reservoirs; (4) Sedimentary Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality. Prerequisite: EAS 323 and 364, or consent of instructor.

EAS 564 - Advanced Applied Hydrocarbon Geoscience

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Advanced topics in the characterization of petroleum resources and the regional occurrence of hydrocarbons. Topics vary: see www.eas.ualberta.ca/eas564 for details. May be taken more than once for credit provided no topic in EAS 464 or 564 is repeated. Topics include: (1) Regional and Petroleum Hydrogeology; (2) Petroleum Systems; (3) Geology of unconventional reservoirs; (4) Sedimentary Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality. Classes concurrent with EAS 464.

IPG 514 - Petroleum Basin Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Introduction to the concept of petroleum systems, including source rocks, reservoirs, traps and seals, emphasizing the geological and geochemical components that comprise petroleum systems in a risk analysis framework; relationships to basin types are emphasized with basin modeling. [Faculty of Science]

IPG 610 - Seminar and Field Trips

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

May take place all in one week. Series of seminars covering topics such as risk analysis, resource law, resource economics, land issues, environmental impact, government programs, equity markets and their regulation, reserve estimation, downstream petroleum industry, world energy supply and demand, nonconventional hydrocarbon sources. Field trips may include local Alberta geology, visits to drill rigs, enhanced oil recovery operations, and the archival core storage facilities. Attendance is mandatory. The course will be graded on a credit /no credit system. This course may require the payment of additional fees. [Faculty of Science]