Academic Catalog

GEOE410 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

Course Code: 5640410
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer Dr. CENGÝZ SOYLU
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Physical and chemical properties of oil and gas; generation and accumulation of oil; traps;Regional distribution of oil; reservoir mechanics; subsurface exploration techniques. Geodynamic evolution of the major tectonic units.