Academic Catalog

GEOE512 PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY

Course Code: 5640512
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer Dr. CENGÝZ SOYLU
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Chemical properties of oil and natural gas. Source rock analyses. Alteration of petroleum in the reservoir rock. The application of petroleum geochemistry in the exploration of oil and natural gas. Laboratory methods and equipment.