GEOS 409 - Geology of Shale Gas—Field Workshop

Class Hours: 2
Lab/Discussion: 3
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: GEOS 119
Intensive laboratory and field-based investigations of the geology of shale gas energy formation, development and extraction. Explores the geological formation and history of natural gas found in deep shale deposits and investigates technology used to extract these from the subsurface and how economic, environmental, and political factors influence the development of shale gas resources. Includes travel to field-based locations and rig-floor environments.