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9779 (v.6) Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels



 

Area:Department of Applied Geology
Contact Hours:3.0
Credits:12.5
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):9767 (v.7) Geology 205 - Sedimentology or any previous version
AND
11912 (v.2) Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy or any previous version
AND
11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version
Coal geology - formation, rank and type variations of Australian coals. Petrographic techniques and macerals of coal - factors affecting value of coals and their uses. Nature, origin, migration and accumulation of oil. Exploration techniques. Petroleum technology. Reservoir evaluation, sedimentary basin analysis, petroleum production and reserves, environmental aspects of fossil fuels and surface mapping techniques.

 

 

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