PET 0103 - Petroleum Geology And Exploration

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Description:

A course designed to develop working skills in petroleum geology. Includes: Geological history of Petroleum, microscopic examination of well cuttings, isopach contouring, interpretation of geological maps, stratigraphic correlation. The origin, migration and accumulation of Petroleum, Reservoirs with abnormal pressure and temperature. Geological techniques used in exploration for oil and gas reservoirs. Discusses field types and characteristics, traps and reservoirs, origin and migration of petroleum, stratigraphic distribution. Geological basins in selected countries. Surface geological methods for petroleum exploration.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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