Academic Catalog

PNGE301 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

Course Code:	3740301
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(2-2)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. SALÝH SANER
Offered Semester:	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.