GEO 215 - Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Geology

Credits: 2
An introduction to Pennsylvania’s oil and gas geology. We explore the development of the commonwealth’s petroleum industry in both historical and geologic contexts. Students learn and apply common reservoir characterization methods used to assess an oil or gas reservoir’s potential. Students examine the economic impacts of petroleum hydrocarbons on both the state and national economies. This will be taught as a seven-week course.

 

Prerequisite: GEO 110 , ENERG 105 , or ENVSC 110 . 

Distribution Requirements: SP.