This course will focus on the use of sequence stratigraphic principles to predict reservoir distribution and lateral relationships of geobodies. No pre-knowledge of sequence stratigraphy is required, as a brief introduction to basic principles of sequence stratigraphy will be provided, including seismic stratigraphic methods, criteria for recognizing sequence stratigraphic surfaces and systems tracts, etc. Abundant case studies will demonstrate the application of sequence stratigraphic concepts to outcrop, core, well log and seismic data, with focus on how it improved identification of plays and field development.