B.Sc. in Petroleum Geophysics
Education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe in empowering students to easily integrate the professional world.
This comprehensive four-year Bachelor of Science program provides students with a strong foundation in physics and mathematics, preparing them for specialized careers in the oil and gas industry.
- Year One focuses on core sciences—Calculus, Differential Equations, Physics (Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism), and Chemistry—alongside an introduction to the industry and essential safety standards.
- Year Two introduces the core disciplines of Petroleum Geology and Exploration Geophysics. Students study seismic reflection, basic interpretation, signal theory, and formation evaluation, starting their practical training in data analysis.
- Year Three dives deeper into petroleum systems, including hydrocarbon generation, reservoirs, traps, and velocity interpretation. Students engage in field work and advanced seismic processing and interpretation.
- Year Four focuses on advanced and specialized techniques, including 3D & 4D seismic applications, gravity and magnetics, and crosswell seismology, culminating in an integrated reservoir characterization project.
Program Curriculum
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 | Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology | Hydrocarbon Properties | Multicomponent Seismic Applications |
| Differential equations Numerical methods | Subsurface Mapping | Subsurface Environment | 3-D and 4-D Seismic |
| Physics 1 (Mechanics and heat) and Physics 1 lab | Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics | Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration | Gravity and Magnetics |
| Physics 2 (Electricity & magnetism) and Physics 2 lab | Geological Messages in the Seismic Trace | Reservoirs | Crosswell Seismology |
| Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 | Signal Theory: A Graphical Introduction | Traps | Vertical Seismic Profiles |
| Statics, Dynamics and Thermodynamics | Seismic Pulse Generation and Transmission | Habitat of Hydrocarbons in Sedimentary Basins | Other Geophysical Techniques |
| Basics of Math and Algebra | Seismic Reflection | Introduction to Field Work | Integrated Reservoir Characterization |
| Basic Mathematical Operations | Basic Seismic Interpretation | Basic Processing | |
| Formulas, Graphs and Trends | Seismic Contouring | Fault Interpretation | |
| Basic Principles of Chemistry | Formation Evaluation Overview | Velocity Interpretation and Depth Conversion | |
| Basic Diagrams and Symbols | |||
| Oil & Gas Industry Overview | |||
| Upstream Oil & Gas Agreements | |||
| Petroleum Geology & the Exploration Process | |||
| Drilling & Well Completions | |||
| Oilfield Development | |||
| Marketing & Trading of Crude Oil | |||
| Crude Oil Transportation & Storage | |||
| Midstream Gas: Gas Processing and NGL Markets | |||
| Midstream Gas: LNG Value Chain and Markets | |||
| Refining & Product Specifications | |||
| Overview of Petrochemicals | |||
| Marketing & Distribution of Petroleum Products | |||
| Hazard Communication | |||
| Chemical Health Hazards | |||
| Safety Data Sheets / Globally Harmonized System | |||
| Fire Safety | |||
| Hazardous Waste Operations | |||
| Safety Orientation | |||
| Classes of Fire Extinguishers | |||
| Personal Protective Equipment |