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Geology for Non-Geologists

Quick Facts for this Event
Date: December 9-12, 2013
Length: 4 days (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Calgary, AB
Delivery Method: Classroom Training
Availability: More than 5 seats available
CEU: 3.2 Continuing Education Units
PDH: 32 Professional Development Hours
Certificate: Certificate Issued Upon Completion
Fee: $ 3,295.00 CAD
Satisfaction Rating: 99.9% More Info
 
All Dates for this Course
17-Jun-13 Calgary (4 days) $ 3,295 CAD
Event is FULL
8-Jul-13 Houston (4 days) $ 3,295 USD
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29-Jul-13 Denver (4 days) $ 3,295 USD
More than 5 seats available
19-Aug-13 Pittsburgh (4 days) $ 3,295 USD
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16-Sep-13 Calgary (4 days) $ 3,295 CAD
More than 5 seats available
7-Oct-13 Houston (4 days) $ 3,295 USD
More than 5 seats available
18-Nov-13 London (4 days) $ 4,995 USD
More than 5 seats available
Course Description 
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.

A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.
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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Instructor

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.
Training Venue

To avoid potential course disruptions caused by the attendance of unconfirmed registrants, the training venue address will ONLY be provided to registrants upon receipt of payment (via an email confirmation note).

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