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GEOS 324 - Geology of Oil and Gas

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 3
Credits: 4

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in GEOS 203 
An in-depth exploration of the geological processes that create oil and gas resources in sedimentary rocks. Students also learn specific techniques used in the oil and gas industry for locating and extracting oil and gas reserves and study the environmental impacts caused by their development. Students also gain an understanding of the limited nature of fossil fuels.


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