Pnge 450
Pnge 450
Pnge 450
Formation Evaluation
Catalog Description: Various well logging methods and related calculations with exercises in
interpretation of data from actual well logs.
Pre‐requisites:
1. EE 221 or Consent: Electrical Engineering
2. PNGE 310: Drilling Engineering
Textbook: Bateman, Richard M., Openhole Log Analysis and Formation Evaluation, SPE,
2012.
An Electronic Copy of the Course Notes is available on eCampus.
Schedule:
• Week 1 Introduction
• Week 2 SP Log
• Week 3 GR Log
• Week 4 Resistivity Log
• Week 5 Aucostic Log
• Week 6 Density & Neutron Logs
• Week 7 Mid-Term Exam
• Week 8 Porosity, Cross Plots, & Lithology
• Week 9 Intro. to PETRA
• Week 10 Shaly Sands
• Week 11 Class Examples
• Week 12, 13 Petrophysics
• Week 14 Final Exam
Grading
• (Pop) Quizzes (Open/Closed book) 10%
• Project 35%
• Mid-term Exam (Closed Book) 25%
• Final Exam (Comprehensive & Closed Book) 30%
** All students are REQUIRED to watch the plagiarism avoidance tutorial available on e-campus, and take the
PLAGIRISM QUIZ by the beginning of the 2nd class session. Failing to take the quiz by the due date will result in 1%
deduction from the Final Grade for each day delay up to 10% of the Final Grade.
Grading Scale:
• A: 87-100 • D: 60-64.99
• B: 77-86.99 • F: < 60
• C: 65-76.99
PNGE 450
Formation Evaluation
Attendance Policy
• Class attendance is mandatory unless excused in advance or in the case of a documented
legitimate emergency.
• Students who are absent from class for any reason are responsible for all missed work.
• Students who miss a quiz or an exam will not be permitted to make it up.
• Make‐up exam will be given only when there is an excused absence.
Classroom Conduct:
• You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner while in this class.
• Be on time. Do not enter the classroom after the class has started.
• Attend to any personal needs (drink, restroom, phone calls, etc.) prior to class time.
• Do not return to class if you have to leave the class for any reason.
• While in the class, everyone is expected to remove their hats and sunglasses, put away the
newspaper, refrain from eating and drinking, and turn off cell phones.
• Bring your notes, paper, ruler, and a calculator to the class.
Please do not force the instructor to remind you that you should behave in a professional manner.
Course Policies:
• Assignments must be submitted ONLY online in MS Office doc(x) format.
• Assignments submitted in the office, via email, or placed in the mail box is not accepted.
• Late homework/project will not be accepted.
• For assignments, tables and plots created in the excel file MUST be original NOT the
screen shot. Otherwise, the grade for the assignment is ZERO.
• In case of an excused absence, the assignment must be submitted prior to the due.
• Zero tolerance policy for academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, copying …). ANY
kind of academic dishonesty act will result in grade of “F” in the course and will be
reported to the University for taking proper action(s). Students with prior academic
dishonesty records would be recommended for “UF”.
PNGE 450
Formation Evaluation
Exam Policies:
• Mid-Term and Final Exam are closed book.
• Students are allowed to bring a single A4 size hand written cheat sheet (front and back)
including ONLY the required formulas.
• The cheat sheet MUST be submitted with the exam paper.
• No electric devices that has Wi-Fi or blue tooth capability is allowed during the exams.
• The calculator must be in compliance with NCEES calculator policy.
• The logging charts will be provided to the students.
• Students should bring 2 pencils, an eraser, and a ruler with them for the exam. Students
are not allowed to borrow anything from other students during the exam.
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Should you have any questions about possibly improper research citations or references, or any
other activity that may be interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please see me before
the assignment is due to discuss the matter.