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Geol 404 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I. N/AOutline of Current Lecture II. Basis for Gradesa. Grade Percentagesb. Class Rulesc. Exam Styled. Score and Grading III.Definition and Scope of Petroleum Geologya.Hydrocarbonsb.PetroleumIV. Energy Consumptiona. USAb. Worldc. Petroleum in ParticularCurrent LectureI. N/AII. Basis for Gradesa. Grade Percentagesi. Midterm Exam – 25%ii. Final Exam – 35%iii. Lab Grade – 30%1. Quizzes/Labs account for 60%, Final Project is 40% of lab gradeiv. Attendance + Homework – 10%b. Class Rulesi. Non-attendance will be noted with a signature for early departure if one desires to leave class. ii. Cellphone use and laptops are not allowed during lecture.c. Exam Stylei. Combination of multiple choice and free response.ii. Big gray scantron is requiredd. Scoring and GradingThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.i. The cutoffs for letter grades are based on curving and overall performanceii. Highly unlikely that he will change any grade. Highly. III. Definition and Scope of Petroleum Geologya. Hydrocarbons i. Consists of hydrogen and carbon molecules, which are also organic matter that is chemically transformed into hydrocarbons. b. Petroleum Geology i. The application of geology to petroleum exploration and production. Deals with both Unconventional (Shale Plays) and Conventional reservoirs. ii. Occurs naturally from the subsurface in the form of oil, gas or tarIV. Energy Consumptiona. USAi. 5 major energy resources are: Petroleum, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear and Renewable energy (can be in the form of Solar/Wind/Hydro).ii. Petroleum – 40% Consumed, Natural Gas 22% Consumed, Coal 23% Consumed, Nuclear 8% Consumed, Renewable 7% Consumed.1. Which makes Petroleum the most used energy. b. Worldi. Within the next 25 years, the energy demand will double.ii. Coal will rise the most and have the highest demand.c. Petroleum In Particulari. Conventional Reservoirs1. Carry smaller volumes of oil and are the easiest to developii. Unconventional Reservoirs1. Carry large volumes of oil but are difficult to develop, with the oil being trapped in tight rock.2. Are gaining popularity with new advances in the Petroleum Industry. Shale Gas and Shale Oil Plays are very popular in South and North Eastern America. iii. The Middle East has two-thirds of world oil reserves, but mostly in theform of carbonates.Note: Homework was assigned, Read CH1 of Selley’s


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