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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
1. Skill to interpret open-hole logs using computer software
2. Skill to utilize various bore hole, well log and cores data

Humanity Skill:
CS4, CT5, EM3

References:
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1. Asquith, G., and Krygowski, D. 2004. Basic Well Log Analysis, 2 Edition: AAPG Methods in
Exploration No. 16, 244 p.
2. Doveton, J. H. 2014. Principles of Mathematical Petrophysics: International Association for
Mathematical Geosciences, Oxford University Press, 272 p.
3. Ellis, D. V., and Singer, J. M. 2007. Well Logging for Earth Scientists: Springer, 692 p.
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4. Ryder, M., and Kennedy, M. 2011. The Geological Interpretation of Well Logs, 3 Edition:
Ryder-French Consulting Ltd, 432 p.
5. Serra, O., and Serra, L. 2003. Well Logging and Geology, SerraLog, 436 p.
6. Tiab, D., and Donaldson, E. C. 2012. Petrophysics – Theory and Practice of Measuring
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Reservior and Rock Fluid Properties, 3 Edition: Elsevier/Gulf Professional Publishing,
Amsterdam, 950 p.
7. Zinszner, B., and Pellerin, F. M. 2007. A Geoscientist’s Guide to Petrophysics: Editions
Technip, 450 p.

SQD7007 Petroleum Geochemistry

The deposition and accumulation of organic matter will be described and breakdown of buried
organic matter to oil and gas discussed. The main characteristics of source rocks, oils and gases will
be evaluated. Oil/source correlation techniques will be described. Basin modelling application will be
demonstrated.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
1. Skill in using scientific instruments such as microscopy techniques and Soxhlet extraction
2. Skill in applying organic geochemical methods in petroleum exploration
3. Skill in interpreting petroleum geochemical data, e.g. chromatographic data interpretation

Humanity Skill:
CS6, CT5, EM3

References:
1. Bjorlykke, K. 2014. Petroleum Geoscience: From Sedimentary Environments to Rock Physics.
Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, 508 p.

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