PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
| Title | ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΕΤΡΕΛΑΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΥΣΙΚΟΥ ΑΕΡΙΟΥ / PETROLEUM GEOLOGY |
| Code | HGA-1Y2 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation |
| Collaborating Schools | Geology Department of Economic of the Democritus University of Thrace |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Andreas Georgakopoulos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016552 |
Programme of Study: Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation
Registered students: 3
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600264933
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600264933
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students become familiar with the basic introductory concepts of petroleum geology.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
The basic introductory concepts of Petroleum Geology are presented together with the properties of the source rocks and "kerogen", the geochemical methods for determining their quality, the hydrocarbons migration, the characteristics of the reservoir rocks and especially their petrophysical properties (porosity, saturation, and permeability), the different cap rocks and the diagenetic phenomenon. The term "hydrocarbon reserves ", the concepts of resources and reserves, and the distinction between proven reserves [1P], "probable reserves" and "possible reserves" are explained. The techniques for estimating and calculating the reserves are also presented. Examples of the various types of hydrocarbon traps of the three major categories: Structural Traps, Stratigraphic Traps and Combined Traps are described and examined. The different forms of surface manifestations of hydrocarbon seepage and micro-seepage, which have led to the development and marketing of an equally diverse number of hydrocarbon detection methods are presented.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 150 | 6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 57 | 2.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 210 | 8.4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Διατίθεται η πρόσφατη/ενημερωμένη βιβλιογραφία του αντικειμένου στην ηλεκτρονική βιβλιοθήκη του ΔΠΜΣ. Οι μετ. φοιτητές έχουν πρόσβαση στην ηλεκτρονική βιβλιοθήκη 24/7 με κωδικό που τους δίνεται με την εγγραφή του στο ΔΠΜΣ.
Last Update
17-03-2024
