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COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE : GEOL 4408section ; Petrophysics
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An understanding of physical properties that influence porosity, permeability, texture, and composition of reservoir rocks; well log analysis and their relationship to rock properties. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $90 fee.
PREREQUISITE: GEOL 3407 and either (PHYS 1401 or PHYS 2401), or consent of instructor.
TEXTBOOK: *Choose from official booklist
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OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. know the basic parameters of well logging.
2. understand the types, development and analytical techniques of resistivity based logs.
3. understand the types, development and analytical techniques of nuclear based logs.
4. understand the types, development and analytical techniques of acoustic based logs
5. be familiar with special methods of well logging used for unusual boreholes.
6. have knowledge of the various effects clays may have and how to evaluate these possibilities.
7. be aware of methods for determination of lithologies, porosity, permeability and saturations.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: The university expects students to make class attendance a priority.
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STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by examinations, quizzes, etc.as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
Evaluation:
University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60.
The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below.
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Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
COURSE OUTLINE
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included. This schedule includes student presentations which may be omitted.)
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1. An overview of Well Logging.
2. Introduction to Well Log Interpretation.
3. Basic Resistivity and Spontaneous Potential.
4. Resistivity: Electrode Devices and How They Evolved.
5. Resistivity: Induction Devices

6. Basic Nuclear Physics for Logging Applications.
7. Gamma Ray Devices and Usage
8. Basic Neutron Physics for Logging Applications.
9. Neutron Porosity Devices.
10. Pulsed Neutron Devices and Spectroscopy.
11. Nuclear Magnetic Logging.
12. Introduction to Acoustic Logging.
13. Acoustic Waves in Porous Rocks and Boreholes.-
14. High Angle and Horizontal Wells.
15. Clay Quantification.-
16. Lithology and Porosity Estimation.
17. Saturation and Permeability Estimation.
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Rev. 03/18/15