PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Describes important depositional environments and processes. Explains the geological, geophysical and engineering information vital to reservoir characterization, and its use in reservoir management. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Reservoir Environments and Characterization Integrated Reservoir Characterization

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Interdisciplinary Data Acquisition - Gather, view, classify and validate the multidisciplinary information required for conducting integrated reservoir studies.   Flow Unit Determination - Establish flow units within the reservoir.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Reservoir Characterization. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.