GEOL 5540 - Petroleum Geology

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Examines the generation, migration, and accumulation of petroleum, types of petroleum hydrocarbons, sedimentary basins and petroleum systems, source rocks, trapping mechanisms, types of seals, reservoir rocks and their properties, methods of exploration and subsurface mapping, estimating resources and reserves. Prereqs., GEOL 3120 and 3430, or instructor consent required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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