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Text: None. Reading assignments will be made in journal articles and selected reference
texts. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions or written assignments
based on selected readings. Participation grades will reflect the students preparation,
level of participation, and demonstration of critical thinking.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45 2:00 pm. in Halbouty, Room
105.
Office hours: My office is rm 53 Halb. I will be pleased to meet with you any reasonable
time you wish. Please make an appointment after class or by email for a time convenient
for both of us. You can also contact me by email -- ahr@tamu.edu for questions
related to the course.
University Rules
University Rules Regarding Attendance, approved absences, etc. See http://studentrules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm for policies and a link to absence forms. In addition, be aware of the
rules and regulations regarding religious observances found at
http://dof.tamu.edu/faculty/policies/religiousobservance.php.
Scholastic Dishonesty Statement (Aggie Code of Honor)
The Honor Code, based on the long-standing affirmation that An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or
steal or tolerate those who do, is fundamental to the value of the A&M experience. Know the
Code. Aggie Code of Honor: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who
do." http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement
The following ADA Policy Statement (part of the Policy on Individual Disabling Conditions)
was submitted to the UCC by the Department of Student Life. The policy Statement was
forwarded to the Faculty Senate for information.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute
that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities.
Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be
guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation
of their disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for
Students with Disabilities in Room 126 of the Koldus Building, or call 845-1637.
Coursework Copyright Statement
The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By "handouts," this means all
materials generated for this class, which includes quizzes, exams, lab problems, inclass materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. Because these materials
are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy them, unless you are expressly
granted permission.
As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as ones own the ideas,
words, writings, etc., that belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are
committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your
own, even if you should have the permission of that person.
If you have any questions about plagiarism and/or copying, please consult the latest
issue of the Texas A&M University Student Rules, under the section "Scholastic
Dishonesty."
Discussion Topic Outline
This is a list of the topics that I plan to cover but it is not a time schedule. Some topics will take
longer to cover than others.
1. Introduction
Course objectives, course plan, grading system.
Definition and scope of petroleum geology
The petroleum system
2. Origin of petroleum
Source rocks and their sedimentology/stratigraphy
Kerogen. Maturation and measures of maturity
3
Properties of petroleum
Composition and occurrences of oil and gas
Primary and secondary migration mechanisms
4. Sedimentary basins
Basin categories
Basin types by tectonic setting.
Gluyas, J., and Swarbrick, R., 2003. Petroleum Geoscience. Blackwell Publishing (Wiley & Sons),
359 p.
Magoon, L.B. and Dow, W.G., 1994. The petroleum system from source to trap, AAPG Memoir
60, 665 p.
North, F.K., 1985. Petroleum geology. Allen & Unwin, 607 p.