- The basic processes in the formation of rocks and petroleum
- The occurrence, distribution, and nature of oil and gas
- The characteristics of petroleum traps
- The use of geological and seismic data in petroleum exploration
- How to explore for oil and gas
- How to drill a well including extended reach and horizontal drain holes
- Drilling problems and techniques
- How to qualitatively interpret well logs
- How to complete a well
- Offshore exploration and production
- How to produce petroleum
