GEOL 1413 Geophysical Well Logging

Subject: GEOL
Catalog Number: 1413
Number of Credits: 3

An introduction to the interpretations of well logs derived from various geophysical measurements to down-hole rock properties. Students will learn to infer lithology, fluid characteristics, production zones, and other features useful to geologists, natural gas and oil engineers, geothermal energy engineers, and engineers tasked with the sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 or the short-term storage of high pressure hydrogen or natural gas. A class in sedimentology and stratigraphy is recommenced but not required. 

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