Petroleum Geochemistry

3 credits

Production of organic matter and its accumulation and transformation in sedimentary rocks. Kerogen and the generation, migration and alteration of petroleum. Formation of coal. Application to oil and gas exploration. **Corequisite: ESC 472 or permission of Department Head.** *Note: Not offered every year.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 473 or GEOL 473.*