2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook

GEOL 326 Petroleum Geology

The geological aspects of the petroleum system that are important to exploration and development used in evaluation of petroleum reservoirs. Includes techniques of subsurface mapping; theories of origin evolution, migration, and trapping of hydrocarbons; introduction to reflection seismology. Emphasis on geographic and geologic localities of current industrial interest. Practical problems and mapping exercises included.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete GEOL 111 & GEOL 112

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry/No Lab