Topics covered include the important skills of seismic interpretation, geochemical evaluation, petro-physical analysis, and reservoir modeling, as well as more conventional areas such as sedimentology and structural analysis. Subsurface analysis methods are developed by field work on outcrops and by experience with core logging. A two-week field course in Utah, USA, is included as part of the programme. The course concludes with a four-month individual industry project, leading to a final report and an oral presentation attended by members of our Industry Liaison Forum. We make considerable use of our position in Aberdeen at the heart of the industry in western Europe, to provide guest speakers, visits to local companies, and access to data.
Students usually do their final project at company offices.
Many of our staff have been employed in the industry, and all are involved on research with the industry.