Course content

The course addresses methods for numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, numerical solution of sets of linear equations and numerical solution of partial differential equations useful for petroleum engineering and geoscience.

Learning outcome

The course aims at giving the students experience in use of computers to solve numerical problems in petroleum engineering and geoscience.

Knowledge:
The students should acquire knowledge about basic numerical techniques applied to problems from petroleum enineering and geoscience.

Skills:
The students should be capable of writing simple software for the numerical solution of problems in petroleum engineering and geoscience

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and obligatory exercises. Grade based on: Final exam (60/100) and exercises (40/100). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a programme of study is required: Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR).

Course materials

Lecture notes.

Credit reductions