<p>If there is one thing I have gathered from talking to petroleum engineer students and professionals, it is a lack of understanding in geology, and I do not mean that with any disrespect. Not every engineer, but just something I have gathered. They are engineering the geology and some do not understand that simple fact. </p>
<p>Granted I am a geology major and I guess you could say I have a bias, but I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked by a petroleum engineering student: “Geology? What do you plan on doing with that?” I have been asked that by junior students also, which is depressing to think that they have already had an internship or two.</p>
<p>Reservoirs are not blanket sands that extend for miles in any direction, You cannot stick a pipe in the ground and expect economic production. My advice to you is take as many geology courses as you can handle. Actually pay attention. Geology is the driving factor in the petroleum industry. I respect petroleum engineers and what they do, but ultimately it all comes back to the rock 10,000ft below the surface.</p>