G7251 Basics of oil and gas exploration

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
1/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Jiří Rez, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr. (deputy)
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Jiří Rez, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
basic orientation in structural geology, seismology and geophysics, optionaly regional geology of the Bohemian Massif
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The lectures concern principles and practical use of geological and geophysical methods used in petroleum exploration as well as basics of hydrocarbon field development and production. The students should have the junior geoscientist understanding of the topic after passing these lectures.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to basics of petroleum industry and will be familiarized with exploration methods (with emphasis on modern geophysical methods), uppraisal and production methods of crude oil and natural gas.
Key topics
Petroleum systems: source rock, migration, acumulation; 2D/3D seismics: acquisition, processing, seismic attributes, interpretation, interpretation software; wireline logs: logging methods and their geological interpretation, well log interpretation; well drilling; well testing; casing and tubing; production facilities; field production and development;
Study resources and literature
  • Ellis, D. V. & Singer, J. M. 2008. Well logging for Earth scientists. Springer.
  • Brown, A. R. 2004. Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.
  • Bjørlykke, K. 2010. Petroleum geoscience: from sedimentary environments to rock physics. Springer.
  • Lowell, J. D. 1985. Structural styles in petroleum exploration. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures with practical insights
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
written exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřeno v jarním semestru 2026/2027.
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2027.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2026, recent)
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