PTRM 217 - Petroleum Geology of Appalachia

2 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to the geological theory and science of the Appalachian Basin which not only is the birthplace of the world’s commercial petroleum industry but possibly the most significant source of natural gas and oil in the US for the 21st century. Basic geology concepts are presented including stratigraphy, petroleum formation and reservoirs, and characteristics of various geological structures.