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Geology for Non-Geologists
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| Course Satisfaction Rating: 99.8% |
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Course Overview
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This popular four-day course will provide non-geologists with a practical understanding of the principles used by petroleum geologists in the search for oil and gas. The session will include both the scientific background and the practical applications of geology. The tools, techniques, and vocabulary of the petroleum geologist will be emphasized throughout the course.
3.2 CEU (Continuing Education Units) or 32 PDH (Professional Development Hours)
A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.
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| Course Outline |
 | Origin, Nature, and Occurrence of Petroleum
Identifying and Classifying Rocks - Source Rocks, Reservoir Rocks, and Seals
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Depositional Environments and their Significance to Reservoir Rock Prediction
Geologic Time and Dating Geologic Events
Structural Geology - Folding and Faulting
Formation of Petroleum Traps
Surface and Subsurface Mapping Methods
Reconstructing Geologic Events Through Field Work, Maps, and Cross Sections
Exploration Methods - Generating and Evaluating Prospects
Working with Logs
Sources of Data
Sample Examination
Oil Shows at the Wellsite
Formation Evaluation |
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| | Paul Pause, M. Sc. | | Paul H. Pause is an independent consulting geologist based in Midland, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in geology at the University of California at Berkeley, and a master's degree in geology at UCLA. He has worked for a number of oil and gas producing companies, and serves on the executive boards of several professional societies. Paul has received the Dedicated Service award from both the WTGS and the Permian Basin Section SEPM. In May 2002, Paul received the West Texas Geological Society’s highest recognition, the Honorary Life Membership award. |
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| 16-Aug-10 | Classroom | Calgary | $ 2595 CAD |  | |
| 13-Sep-10 | Classroom | Houston | $ 2595 USD | | |
| 18-Oct-10 | Classroom | London | $ 3995 USD | | |
| 15-Nov-10 | Classroom | Calgary | $ 2595 CAD | | |
| 6-Dec-10 | Classroom | Houston | $ 2595 USD | | |
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