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INTERNET-BASED MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION
 Since
1998 AGI has worked in cooperation with the American
Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the University
of Texas at Austin, and other universities and institutes
to develop and disseminate educational training materials
on the Internet.
The program is focused on the development of educational
material related to petroleum exploration and development
that can be used by both universities and continuing education
programs. The Foundation provided support to develop the initial
series of interactive learning modules which focused on petroleum
reservoir characterization.
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The following three techniques are being utilized in the
initial educational materials:
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Game-playing and Case-study Strategies |
Modeling and Simulation Software |
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Heightens levels of interest and engagement
of students
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Improves context for problem applications
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Strengthens problem-solving and team-work
skills
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- Allows students to interact with problem using real geological
and geophysical data
- Allows students to construct cost/benefit analysis
- Allows students to perform quantitative error analysis
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World Wide Web |
There are 15 individual modules currently available for geoscientists
and engineers. These modules are game-based, self-contained
studies. Subsequent training modules will focus on mineral
studies, environmental assessments, and evaluations of natural
hazards. Visit AAPG's
Interactive Online Learning site for more information.
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- Provides ability for students to learn at times and places
convenient to them
- Allows course materials to be developed independent of
client-side hardware and software
- Allows just-in-time delivery of knowledge
- Changes role of faculty members from lecturers and content
providers to facilitators and coaches
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Five new carbonate modules have been delivered
during 2003 for deployment. These include:
- Introduction to Carbonate Environments, Facies,
and Facies Tracts
- Platform-Interior Carbonate Depositional Environments
- Platform-Margin, Slope, and Basinal Carbonate Depositional
Environments
- Carbonate Sequence Stratigraphy and Field Examples:
Fundamentals of Carbonate Sequence Stratigraphy
- Estimating Permeability in Carbonates Using the
Rock-Fabric Method
Unlike the first fifteen modules, the carbonate modules
are more suited to the experienced professional who
is expanding their knowledge on carbonate reservoirs.
These modules also represent a revision in some of the
underlying technology, which will improve speed and
compatibility across multiple platforms, as well as
minimize firewall issues for licensing by corporations.
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