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Dec 15, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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GEOL 481 - Petroleum Geology (3 units)
This course covers the origin, distribution, characterization and assessment of common conventional and unconventional petroleum resource types. Includes exploration, development and production workflows and data types common to the oil and gas industry.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 202 , Completion of CO1, CO3, CO2, and CO4.
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the main types of petroleum reservoirs, their history and usage.
2. summarize the main geophysical tools used to identify and map petroleum reservoirs.
3. distinguish various resource types and summarize how prospects are assessed and compared.
4. GRAD expansively defend their interpretations in written and oral presentations.
5. GRAD effectively mentor undergraduates in group laboratory assignments.
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