COURSE SYLLABUS

PETE 611 – Application of Petroleum Reservoir Simulation

Texas A&M University - Summer 2006
Instructor: Dr. Bryan Maggard
Office: 501-U RICH
Phone: (979) 845-0592
Fax: (979) 862-1272
Email: maggard@pe.tamu.edu
Website: http://people.tamu.edu/~bmaggard/PETE611_06B
Lecture: MWF, 8:00-9:35 a.m., 302 RICH; and Web Based Distance Learning

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Use of simulators to solve reservoir engineering problems too complex for classical analytical
techniques.

TEXTS
- PETE 611 Web Site – Lecture Notes and Supplemental Papers from Literature

OPTIONAL TEXTS
• Mattax and Dalton: Reservoir Simulation, SPE Monograph 13, 1990.
• Ertekin, Abou-Kassem and King: Basic Applied Reservoir Simulation, SPE Textbook 7, 2001.

COURSE POLICIES

1. Attendance: Class attendance is important. If an illness or unexpected event prevents

attendance, the student should notify the instructor as early as possible. Students should read
reference material in advance and be prepared for in class discussion.

2. Assignments: Assigned work is due at the beginning of class on due date, unless otherwise
specified. Late assignments may be penalized.

3. Work Quality: Neat, legible, systematic and complete presentation is required in assignments.
Units (for example, Newton-meters) must be documented wherever appropriate, especially tables and
chart axes.

4. Grading System: The course will be graded as follows:

Projects (Approx. 6-8) 75 %
Homework (Approx. 6-8) 25 %
No “extra credit” opportunities will be available after course grades are announced.

5. Academic Integrity: There is no tolerance for cheating in any form.

Review http://student-rules.tamu.edu; Aggie Code of Honor
Review http://student-rules.tamu.edu; Part 1, Section 20.