Course Content

· Geology basics: the elementary composition of the crust, Plate tectonic, Rocks, Minerals, Sedimentary rocks, Geological time and geologic time scale

· Sedimentary geology: sedimentary basins, sedimentary processes; basic classification and types of sedimentary rocks

· Elements of tectonic: faults and type of faults, folds and type of folds

· Petroleum geology:

-  Exploration processes, petroleum systems, Source rock, Reservoir rocks,

-  Reservoir rock properties

-  Cap rocks and seal traps

-  Structural traps and stratigraphic traps

-  Hydrocarbon migration

· Petroleum: definition, physical and chemical properties, Crude oil types and classification

NB : This training can be delivered in Frensh Language