GEOL 490 Petroleum Geology
CONTENT: This course examines the concepts of oil formation, source-rock
evaluation, thermal maturation, and petroleum migration. Emphasis is placed
on the characterization of petroleum reservoirs and traps and on the
techniques employed by geologists in exploration for oil and gas accumulations.
A field trip is required in this course. Prerequisite: GEOL370 or its
equivalent. 3 hours.
OFFERED: Spring semester (odd numbered years).
Current Syllabus:
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