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List of Courses
* All credit hours are based on the current term, this may vary for previous terms.
| GEOA250 - Paleontology |
(4 credit hours) |
The objectives of this course are the study of the main invertebrate fossils groups, their applications in stratigraphy, palaeoecology and their importance in the petroleum exploration especially in the United Arab Emirates. It concentrates on the study of major fossil groups (micro-and macrofossils) and selected fossils from the local outcrops including Foraminifera, Calcareous Nanofossils, Ostracodes, Conodonts, Palynomorphs, Porifera, Cnidaria, Bryozoa, Brachiopoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Trilobites, Graptolites and trace fossils. Study their characteristic morphology, microstructure, chemistry, mineralogy, geological time scale, their origins and systematic affinities, fossilization process, nomenclature, evolution, extinction and important role in the history of life on Earth.
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| GEOA290 - Structure Geology & Tectonics |
(4 credit hours) |
This course introduces the students to the principles of Structural geology, including the essential types of structural data, and how to measure and record them. It briefly treats primary structures before proceeding to explain the evolution of the important deformation (secondary) structures. The analysis of data to reveal the form and time relations of the largest crustal structures is then presented. The second half of the course deals with tectonics, particularly plate margins and their characteristic deformations. The significance of plate tectonics for resource exploration will also be mentioned.
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| GEOA320 - Mineralogy |
(4 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a clear understanding and basic knowledge of the properties and theories of light, the polarizing light microscope, mineral optics in ordinary light and in polarized light. Optical properties of minerals in crossed polars observations. Convergent light and interference figures. Uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Rock-forming minerals. Crystallography and crystallographic projection.
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- GEOL105
- PHYS105
- CHEM111
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| GEOA322 - Igneous&Metamorphic Petrology |
(4 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and origins of igneous rocks, igneous processes, chemical patterns in igneous rocks, igneous rock associations: description, occurrence and origin. Lamprophyre dykes. Processes in metamorphic rocks. Description and origin of contact, regional and dynamic metamorphic rocks. Review of the origin of igneous and metamorphic rock associations. Ophiolites of the UAE.
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| GEOA325 - Sedimentology & Stratigraphy |
(4 credit hours) |
This course provides comprehensive and focused education in the fields of sedimentology and stratigraphy that will enable the student to understand and evaluate geological processes on the earth's surface and deeper.
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| GEOA358 - Hydrogeology |
(3 credit hours) |
The course teaches the basic concepts of hydrogeology using examples from the UAE. Topics include: the hydrologic cycle, origin and age of groundwater, properties and kinds of aquifers, groundwater exploration, drilling, design, development and completion of water wells, principles of groundwater flow and pumping tests, physical and chemical properties of groundwater, recent developments in groundwater studies, and water resources in the UAE.
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- GEOA325
- PHYS105
- MATH105
- CHEM111
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| GEOA372 - Geophysics |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a clear understanding of the principles of geophysics. It includes: reflection and refraction seismic waves, seismic data processing and interpretations, gravity measurement and applications of Newton?s Law, gravity survey field procedures and interpretation. Magnetic parameters, field procedures and interpretations. Electrical properties of rocks, Ohm?s Law, field resistivity measurements and geoelectrical interpretations.
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- GEOA290
- PHYS105
- MATH105
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| GEOA412 - Remote Sensing and GIS |
(3 credit hours) |
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- GEOA290
- PHYS105
- MATH105
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| GEOA414 - Environmental Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course deals with the principles of environmental Geology as an integral part of the students’ curriculum. It includes: renewable and non-renewable resources, minerals, fossil fuels and water, conservation measures. Natural hazards including volcanic activity, earthquakes, floods, regional subsidence and landslides. Mitigative measures. Pollution of air, surface and subsurface water, and soil. Waste disposal in a Geologic context. Man’s modification of the physical environment. Environmental management.
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| GEOA452 - Economic Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course covers the following topics: theories of ore genesis, different techniques used in the study of ore deposits: fluid inclusions, stable isotopes, chemical analyses and ore microscopy, ore-forming processes - magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary. Distribution of ore deposits in relation to plate tectonics and throughout Geologic time. Mineral resources of the UAE.
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| GEOA458 - Geology Of U.A.E. |
(3 credit hours) |
The course describes the essential features of the Geological setting and structural framework of the Arabian Peninsula. It includes: the sedimentary sequences Palaeozoic-Cenozoic and the effect of tectonic movements and water depth variation on sedimentary facies. Introduction to the Geology of the UAE, structural and tectonic setting, evolution of Rub Al Khali and Ras Al-Khaima basins. Evolution of the islands in UAE. Stratigraphic sequence facies and palaeogeography of the UAE. Oil exploration history, hydrocarbon characteristics, and oil fields.
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- GEOA290
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| GEOA461 - Geochemistry |
(3 credit hours) |
This course presents an exposition of the impact of chemistry and its laws on the spatial distribution of elements in the various spheres of the Earth. It introduces theories on the origin of the elements which compose the Earth, and the Solar System. The geochemistry of isotopes and radionucleides. Geochemistry of the three types of rocks on the Earth’s crust. Thermodynamics of elements. Geochemical exploration. Geochemical balance, and finally environmental geochemistry as a modern discipline.
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- GEOA322
- CHEM111
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| GEOA462 - Hydro geochemistry |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims at giving the students the basic principles of inorganic geochemistry and water hydrochemistry. The course contents cover chemical differentiation of the earth, metals and non-metals, geochemistry of sedimentary rocks, clay minerals, carbonate deposits, isotope geochemistry, geochemical equilibrium, environmental pollution and its sources, water chemistry, acidity- alkalinity, saltwater intrusion, rock-water interaction, hydrochemical evolution.
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| GEOA490 - Mineral Exploration |
(3 credit hours) |
The course is intended to teach and improve the understanding of the minerals exploration issue. The basic elements of geological, geophysical and geochemical tools and data required for mineral explorations are described. The general techniques and procedures used in mineral prospecting are discussed. The types of mineral resources and/or industrial minerals occurring in the UAE and/or Gulf regions will be outlined with real examples enhance where possible. Field excursion to a practical site may also be included as an additional course tools.
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- GEOA372
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| GEOA495 - Selected Topics |
(3 credit hours) |
Through this course, faculty members are given the chance to teach new or timely subjects that are not covered in other courses.
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- GEOA372
- GEOA290
- GEOA325
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| GEOL105 - Physical Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
Origin of the Earth and its shells. Composition of the Earth?s crust and oceans, and their Geological characteristics. Primary and secondary structures. Internal Geological processes. Plate Tectonics and the relation of Geological events to it. External Geological processes. Stratigraphic columns, details of the Geological Time Scale and case studies of Geological ages and their palaeogeographic distribution. Climate. Important biological aspects.
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- ENGU1304 or ENGU1305 or BNCHFORMIN.SCOREOF5.0
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| GEOL110 - Planet Earth |
(3 credit hours) |
The course is designed to all university students in order to provide them with general education knowledge about our planet; its past, present and future changes. The course will include three main sections; the first focusing on Earth evolution in time and space, the second covers the Earth materials and Earth shaping processes and the third deals with natural hazards and the future of earth sciences. The course will be based on lectures, computer assisted exercises, multimedia presentations and seminars.
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- ENGU1304 or ENGU1304X or ENGU1305 or BNCHFORMIN.SCOREOF5.0
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| GEOL1153 - Phy.Geo.for Petroleum Eng. |
(3 credit hours) |
This subject presents the fundamental principles of geology and their context in the evolution of the Earth. It introduces the main concepts in the foundational disciplines of mineralogy, sedimentary petrology, stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology and tectonics, with some reference to igneous and metamorphic petrology, geomorphology, resource geology and engineering geology.
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- ENGU1304 or ENGU1304X or ENGU1305 or ENGU1305X or BNCHFORMIN.SCOREOF5.0
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| GEOL245 - Invertebrate Paleontology |
(3 credit hours) |
The objectives of this course are the study of the main invertebrate groups and their applications in stratigraphy and palaeoecology. It includes two modules. The first deals with general palaeontology: fossilization, ecology and palaeoecology, mode of life, palaeogeography, classification and nomenclature, evolution and extinction. The second module deals with the study of the taxonomic groups: Foraminifera, Porifera, Cnidaria, Bryozoa, Brachiopoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Trilobites, Graptolites and trace fossils.
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| GEOL285 - Structural Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at teaching an introduction and review of fundamental concepts in structural Geology. Measurement of attitudes of planes and lines. Use of the compass. Non-tectonic/Primary sedimentary structures and unconformities. Concepts of stress and strain. Mechanical behavior of rocks. Secondary structures: faults, folds and joints. Cleavage, foliations and lineations. Analysis of Geological structures.
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| GEOL320 - Optical Mineralogy |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a clear understanding and basic knowledge of the properties and theories of light, the polarizing light microscope, mineral optics in ordinary light and in polarized light. Optical properties of minerals in crossed polars observations. Convergent light and interference figures. Uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Rock-forming minerals.
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| GEOL322 - Igneous &Metamorphic Petrology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and origins of igneous rocks, igneous processes, chemical patterns in igneous rocks, igneous rock associations: description, occurrence and origin. Lamprophyre dykes. Processes in metamorphic rocks. Description and origin of contact, regional and dynamic metamorphic rocks. Review of the origin of igneous and metamorphic rock associations. Ophiolites of the UAE.
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| GEOL325 - Sedimentary Rock&Sedimentation |
(3 credit hours) |
The course includes the description of the processes of formation of sediments. It covers the techniques used in the analysis and description of sediments, the transformation of sediments into sedimentary rocks and the details of diagenetic processes. Description of all varieties of sedimentary rocks and their fabrics, with examples from the UAE region. The economic potential of sedimentary rocks will be highlighted.
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| GEOL330 - Stratigraphy |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to promote a clear understanding of the basic concepts of stratigraphy. It includes the law of superposition, faunal succession, lithological and faunal correlations, uniformitarianism, law of facies succession, lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chrono-stratigraphy, geologic time, magneto-stratigraphy, mass extinction, subsurface stratigraphy and stratigraphy of the United Arab Emirates.
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| GEOL344 - Micropaleontology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the main groups of microfossils Particularly foraminifera, and skills in microscopical techniques, recognition of the characteristic genera and their applications in stratigraphy and palaeoecology. It includes an introduction to the major marine microfossil groups, their biostratigraphy, biochronology, ecology and palaeoecology. Order foraminifera: identification and classification of planktonic and benthonic foraminifera, foraminiferal index fossils, applications of foraminifera in biostratigraphy, palaeoecology, palae-oenvironments and palaeooceanography.
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| GEOL372 - Geophysics |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop a clear understanding of the principles of geophysics. It includes: reflection and refraction seismic waves, seismic data processing and interpretations, gravity measurement and applications of Newton?s Law, gravity survey field procedures and interpretation. Magnetic parameters, field procedures and interpretations. Electrical properties of rocks, Ohm?s Law, field resistivity measurements and geoelectrical interpretations.
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- (PHYS105 + MATH105 + GEOA290) or (GEOL285 + PHYS105)
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| GEOL412 - Remote Sensing |
(3 credit hours) |
This course introduces the basic principles of remote sensing. This includes: introduction to electromagnetic radiation and targets; reflectance of terrain features. Data collection and data analysis. Photo Geological mapping. Photo Geological examples from the United Arab Emirates.
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| GEOL414 - Environmental Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course deals with the principles of environmental Geology as an integral part of the students? curriculum. It includes: renewable and non-renewable resources, minerals, fossil fuels and water, conservation measures. Natural hazards including volcanic activity, earthquakes, floods, regional subsidence and landslides. Mitigative measures. Pollution of air, surface and subsurface water, and soil. Waste disposal in a Geologic context. Man?s modification of the physical environment. Environmental management.
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| GEOL451 - Economics Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course covers the following topics: theories of ore genesis, different techniques used in the study of ore deposits: fluid inclusions, stable isotopes, chemical analyses and ore microscopy, ore-forming processes - magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary. Distribution of ore deposits in relation to plate tectonics and throughout Geologic time. Mineral resources of the UAE.
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| GEOL458 - Geology Of U.A.E. |
(3 credit hours) |
The course describes the essential features of the Geological setting and structural framework of the Arabian Peninsula. It includes: the sedimentary sequences Palaeozoic-Cenozoic and the effect of tectonic movements and water depth variation on sedimentary facies. Introduction to the Geology of the UAE, structural and tectonic setting, evolution of Rub Al Khali and Ras Al-Khaima basins. Evolution of the islands in UAE. Stratigraphic sequence facies and palaeogeography of the UAE. Oil exploration history, hydrocarbon characteristics, and oil fields.
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| GEOL461 - Geochemistry |
(3 credit hours) |
This course presents an exposition of the impact of chemistry and its laws on the spatial distribution of elements in the various spheres of the Earth. It introduces theories on the origin of the elements which compose the Earth, and the Solar System. The geochemistry of isotopes and radionucleides. Geochemistry of the three types of rocks on the Earth?s crust. Thermodynamics of elements. Geochemical exploration. Geochemical balance, and finally environmental geochemistry as a modern discipline.
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| GEOL480 - Selected Topics |
(3 credit hours) |
Through this course, faculty members are given the chance to teach new or timely subjects that are not covered in other courses.
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| GEOL483 - Plates Tectonics |
(3 credit hours) |
The course introduces the elements of Plate Tectonic theory. It includes: the constitution of continental and oceanic crust, early ideas in continental drift and the emergence of plate tectonic theories, divergent, convergent and conservative plate boundaries, hot spots, orogenesis, economic Geology and plate tectonics.
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| GEOL485 - Field Geology |
(6 credit hours) |
The course aims to develop practical skills in field Geology and field surveying. It includes training in the use of a range of field instruments, field trips to selected areas, practical methods of Stratigraphy and facies analysis, ophiolite Stratigraphy, metamorphic rocks and metamorphism, structural Geology and regional tectonics, sabkha environments and salt domes.
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| GEOL499 - Field Geology |
(4 credit hours) |
The course aims to develop practical skills in field Geology and field surveying. It includes training in the use of a range of field instruments, field trips to selected areas, practical methods of Stratigraphy and facies analysis, ophiolite Stratigraphy, metamorphic rocks and metamorphism, structural Geology and regional tectonics, sabkha environments and salt domes.
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| GEOL500 - Internship |
(6 credit hours) |
The training programme is coordinated by both the Department, academic supervisor and the faculty training committee. The programme is continuously monitored and reviewed by a field supervisor staff member at one of the various geological organizations in the United Arab Emirates.
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- GEOL4851 or GEOL4991 or GEOL4991
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| GEOL526 - Groundwater Env. Assessment |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing the principles used for the evaluation of groundwater potentials and the impact on the environment. The course provides techniques used for the identification and assessment of groundwater during strategic planning for natural resources. Case studies on groundwater environmental assessment procedures and practices in arid and semi-arid regions will be addressed.
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| GEOL528 - Remote Sensing |
(2 credit hours) |
Aerial and space photography. Electromagnetic spectrum. Techniques, electronic processing and enhancement. Sequential photography. Landsat satellites and others. Pattern recognition and classification. Applications in resource and pollution studies: geological, soil, hydrological, agricultural, forests, rangeland, coastal zones, urban and rural landuse. Identification, monitoring and warning against pollution and natural hazards.
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| GEOL565 - Environmental Geochemistry |
(2 credit hours) |
Application of principles and techniques of geochemistry to mineral and oil exploration. Mobility, dispersion, pathfinders and anomalies. Soil, water, rock, and plant surveys. Analytical techniques and field methods. Critical heavy metals influencing health of man, animals and plants. Medical implications. Identification and monitoring of air, water and soil pollution. Geochemical maps.
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| GEOL574 - Energy Resources |
(2 credit hours) |
Non-renewable resources: oil, gas and coal, nuclear energy. Renewable resources: geothermal energy, solar, wind and tidal wave energy. Integration of resources. Centralized networks, economics, and future needs. Reserves and conservation measures. Middle East resources and problems.
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| GEOL575 - Engineering Geology |
(2 credit hours) |
Geotechnical studies. Surface structures in the fields of civil engineering and agriculture. Coastal zones. Site selection, foundation problems. Landslides. Design and construction of underground structures. Extraction of water, petroleum and natural gas. Military applications. Failure of structures. Engineering codes.
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| GEOL576 - Water Resources |
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Water cycle, quantity, precipitation, evaporation, transpiration. Streams, runoff, infiltration, movement, groundwater, aquifers and water table. Structural and lithological controls, artesian conditions and springs. Physical and chemical properties. Dissolved and suspended loads, mobility of elements, flow of groundwater, age dating. Exploration techniques. Recharge. Conservation measures, pollution. Management and re-use. Needs and problems of water resources in the Middle East and UAE specifically
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| GEOL598 - Selected Topics |
(3 credit hours) |
Selected reading and in-depth discussions of current and emerging issues in the field. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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| GEOL599 - Independent Study |
(3 credit hours) |
Topics to be assigned and approved by Advisory Committee and the Program Committee. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credit hours
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| GEOL600 - Source Rock Characterization |
(3 credit hours) |
Origin of fossil fuels, Chemical structures and conventions. Formation , composition and maturation of Kerogen. Composition of bitumen, petroleum and natural gas. Factors affecting composition of bitumen and petroleum. Primary and secondary migration of oil. Analytical techniques of source rocks (extraction,fractionation and biomarker analysis). Source rock evaluation (quantity, quality and maturity of organic matter. Predicting thermal maturity.
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| GEOL601 - Crude Oil Characterization |
(3 credit hours) |
Gross oil composition. Molecular properties of crude oil. Source input and depositional environment of crude oil. Maturity of crude oil. Effects of migration on the biological markers of oils. Correlation of oils and source rocks. Analytical techniques of crude oil. Reservoir transformations of crude oil (cracking, deasphalting, water washing and biodegradation). Major reservoir problems such as communication within a reservoir and formation of tar-mats.
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| GEOL602 - Adv. Reservoir Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
Analysis of geologic controls on composition and architecture of oil and gas reservoirs, with emphasis on reservoir heterogeneity resulting from depositional and diagenetic processes. Geological and petrophysical determinants of fluid flows and behavior. The depositional processes, depositional environments, and basin settings of different clastic and carbonate hydrocarbon reservoirs and their hydrocarbon potentiality will be discussed in this course.
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| GEOL603 - Geophysical Exploration |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims to understanding the background theory of the electromagnetic exploration techniques. It includes the mechanisms of conduction and polarization in earth materials. It covers all the major exploration techniques resistivity, induced polarization, VLF-EM, time domain EM, frequency domain EM slingram and magnetotellurics, with special emphasis on survey design, data analysis and interpretation.
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| GEOL604 - Basin Modeling |
(3 credit hours) |
The modeling of sedimentary basin takes many different forms including geological modeling, structural modeling, Geochemical modeling, and reservoir simulation. In this course students will be exposed to these different types of basin models, the required input data for each of these model types, and the methodology for modeling as well as the application of the result of each model. The student will learn how to incorporate data from basin analysis, reservoir characterization, petrophysical data, structure data, and reservoir geochemistry into a reservoir simulation.
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| GEOL605 - Adv. Structural Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at systematic assessment of the evolution of hydrocarbon basin through space and time and usefulness in exploration practices. The course will provide the students with fundamentals controlling basin development through burial and tectonic history.
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| GEOL606 - Sequence Stratigraphy |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to provide introduction of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods used in the evaluation of petroleum bearing sedimentary rocks. The course will also include evaluation of geological risk and optimization in exploration prospects.
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| GEOL607 - Sel.Top in Petroleum Geoscienc |
(3 credit hours) |
Different selected topics in petroleum geosciences selected to complement the student?s program and approved by the Program Committee.
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| GEOL608 - Indep.Study in Petr.Geoscienc. |
(3 credit hours) |
This course allows the student to select a certain topic in petroleum geosciences and study it under the supervision of a faculty member. A final report is submitted and presented orally at the end of the term about the studied topic.
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| GEOL610 - Geoph.Instrum.&Data Acquisit. |
(3 credit hours) |
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the different geophysical field techniques and technical problem recognition. The course covers explanation and functioning of the geophysical instruments including magnetometer, gravimeter, geoelectric instruments both electromagnetic and electric, and seismic. The course also covers the data acquisition and first step processing.
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| GEOL612 - N-Seismic Meth.Gravity&Magneti |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims at acquainting the students with the acquisition and processing of gravity and magnetic data. The role of the two methods in the exploration for hydrocarbon and mineral. Survey execution, interpretation and data processing.
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| GEOL613 - Geoele.MethElec.Resist&Elecmag |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims to understanding the background theory of the electromagnetic exploration techniques. It includes the mechanisms of conduction and polarization in earth materials. It covers all the major exploration techniques resistivity, induced polarization, VLF-EM, time domain EM, frequency domain EM slingram and magnetotellurics, with special emphasis on survey design, data analysis and interpretation.
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| GEOL614 - Envir &Engineering Geophysics |
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This course is intended to give a detailed overview of the use geophysical methods in environmental and engineering applications.
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| GEOL615 - Seismology & UAE Seismicity |
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The course aims to provide an understanding of the dynamics of the solid Earth from theoretical and observational seismology and seismotectonics in relation to earthquake hazard and mitigation. It provides an in-depth study of earthquake seismology and earthquake hazard. The course includes procedures for Interpreting earthquake seismograms and determination of earthquake focal mechanisms.Special attention is given to the seismicity of the UAE by considering the local seismology network data.
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| GEOL616 - Well logging and Petrophysics |
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The course aims to the interpretation of the different borehole logs and to correlating the data with the Petrophysical parameters in understanding the global Formation Evaluation.
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| GEOL620 - Carbonate/Evaporate Depos.syst |
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This course aims at introducing different features and characteristics, such as porosity modification by diagenesis and reservoir heterogeneity, of carbonate rocks commonly encountered in petroleum producing units. Special emphasis will be given to the carbonates rocks of the UAE.
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| GEOL621 - Diag.,Stratig.&reservoir evalu |
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This course aims to introduce principles of diagenesis in sedimentary rocks and the effects of diagnetic processes on sequence stratigraphy of petroleum reservoirs with respect to basin architecture, relative sea level change and history. The course will also introduce the students to the art of sequence stratigraphic correlation on local, regional and global scale.
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| GEOL622 - Struc & Hydrocar Pros of Basin |
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This course aims at systematic assessment of the evolution of hydrocarbon basin through space and time and usefulness in exploration practices. The course will provide the students with fundamentals controlling basin development through burial and tectonic history.
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| GEOL623 - Formation Evaluation |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to provide introduction of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods used in the evaluation of petroleum bearing sedimentary rocks. The course will also include evaluation of geological risk and optimization in exploration prospects.
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| GEOL624 - Geol of Carbonate Reservoirs |
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This course aims at introducing different features and characteristics, such as porosity modification by diagenesis and reservoir heterogeneity, of carbonate rocks commonly encountered in petroleum producing units. Special emphasis will be given to the carbonates rocks of the UAE.
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| GEOL630 - Isotope Geoscience |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing principles of commonly used stable and radioactive isotopes in the geosciences applications. Particular focus will be given to isotopes of interest in evaluating features developed during sediment logical, diagenic and tectonic evolution of sedimentary basins.
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| GEOL640 - Seminar |
(1 credit hours) |
Analysis of current and prospective issues in specified subject areas related to the students field of research interest. The students will present results and finding from their research or will present a review articles or recent journal publications of related topics, and also the exploration of unsolved scientific problems and opportunities in the field, especially which related the country and to the gulf region.
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| GEOL644 - Continental Drift&Plate Tecton |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims at exploring the regional structures, mechanics of deformation, geometric analysis, and practical interpretation of single and polyphase deformation; overview of tectonic processes and their relations to brittle and ductile deformation, tectonic principles and dynamics using modern and ancient examples, tectonic elements, and detailed discussions on the origin and development of organic belts.
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| GEOL650 - Geological Hazards |
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The course aims to the understanding of the dynamic Earth and the surface modifications which lead to a number of hazards. The correlation of geological hazards with known natural phenomena. i.e. earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunami, flooding, etc. This course trains students in state-of the art techniques for the identification and assessment of geological hazards. The course topics include assessment and planning, earthquakes, tsunamis, mass wasting, soil problems, streams and floods, erosions, coastal hazards, deserts, etc…
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| GEOL660 - Computer Appl in Geosciences |
(3 credit hours) |
This course introduces students to the fundamental of computing and to their practical applications in geosciences. Students will conduct computer-based analysis of data, which is mainly based on data collected using techniques of geophysical exploration.
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| GEOL661 - Numerical Analys&Geostatistics |
(3 credit hours) |
The course aims at increasing the knowledge of the students in quantitative methods for the analysis, interpretation, and modeling of data that indicates geological conditions. The course represents an introduction to numerical analysis and geostatistics by understanding different types of approaches, i.e. simulation to a direct problem, solutions to the inverse problem, and stochastic inversion of geophysical/geological data.
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| GEOL662 - Time Seri.Analysi&Invers.Theo. |
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The course provides the theoretical background for understanding and applying techniques commonly used in geophysics to process and interpret modern digital data. This includes processing, which concerns time series analysis and is used to separate the signal of interest from background noise; and inversion, which involves generating some map or physical model from the data.
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| GEOL667 - Advanced Geochemistry |
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The course covers detailed distribution, abundance and behavior of various elements in different parts of the earth. This mean abundance and behavior of trace element and their analysis, mobility and migration. This course focused on trace element geochemistry including a review of partition coefficients and theoretical approaches to understanding trace element partitioning during partial melting and fractional crystallization. Geochemical analyses including varieties of different instrumentation and techniques of different analytical methods. Throughout the course, lectures are interspersed with papers that are to be read by students and discussed during class. A listing of papers to be discussed is included but unfortunately the interactive class discussions emerging from reading these papers cannot be reproduced in a Web-based course. In addition, part of the course will comprise a seminar format that will require students to use the knowledge gained to evaluate and discuss geochemical topics.
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| GEOL721 - Basin Modeling |
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The modeling of sedimentary basin takes many different forms including geological modeling, structural modeling, Geochemical modeling, and reservoir simulation. In this course students will be exposed to these different types of basin models, the required input data for each of these model types, and the methodology for modeling as well as the application of the result of each model. The student will learn how to incorporate data from basin analysis, reservoir characterization, petrophysical data, structure data, and reservoir geochemistry into a reservoir simulation.
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| GEOL722 - Adv. Structural Geology |
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The aim of the course is to extend and apply structural principles to interpret fold and fault systems and their influence of fluid migration (gas, petroleum, water) in the crust. The topics covered include: the development of brittle structures and their interpretation; fluid migration and fluid-rock interaction in the upper crust; geometry of large scale fault systems; fold mechanisms; tectonically characteristic associations of folds and faults; salt tectonics; the structure of the Arabian Peninsula with special reference to the UAE petroleum fields; stereographic methods in drill-core structural analysis.
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| GEOP322 - Igneous& Metamorphic Petrology |
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This course begins with a review of the classification of igneous rocks, followed by a study of the field occurrences, mineralogy, textures, compositions and origins for the major extrusive and intrusive rock associations. As the semester proceeds, experimental evidence is evaluated which can shed light on the origin and crystallization of magmas. During the second half of the term, metamorphic rocks, processes, and structures are considered from a field, laboratory, and experimental perspective. Igneous and metamorphic rocks and processes are considered at all scales, from global plates, mountain ranges, large outcrops, and hand-samples, through microscopic and submicroscopic observations.
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| GEOP413 - Petrophysics |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to make the student aware of the different types of coring as well as the methods of obtaining, handling and storage of core samples. Also, it aims to teach him the methods of measuring the petrophysical characteristics of reservoir rocks such as porosity, permeability, density, resistivity?etc
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- MATH110
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| GEOP420 - Basin Analysis |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at giving the students the knowledge and clues about how much oil remains undiscovered in the sedimentary basins of the world? Where is it? and how do we find it? using crustal and global basin classification. This course identifies the key elements essential to a specific basin / play analysis that lead to oil and gas play definition. It includes a number of case studies about the petroleum basins in the world particularly the Arabian Gulf region.
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| GEOP431 - Seismic Stratigraphy |
(3 credit hours) |
The aim of this course is to identify the key elements of seismic reflection patterns, amplitudes and frequencies essential to a specific basin stratigraphic and facies analysis that lead to oil and gas play definition. It gives clues about the methods of analyzing environments of deposition, type of rocks, Sedimentary sequences, fluid content and contacts, palaeo-sea level change and the Geologic history.
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| GEOP453 - Petroleum and Subsurface Geol. |
(3 credit hours) |
The course introduces all the processes which contribute to the transformation of organic matter to petroleum. All types of petroleum systems and their relation to global tectonics are discussed. All analytical techniques and geophysical methods used for exploration and exploitation are briefly covered. Various kinds of subsurface maps and illustrations are also accomplished. Examples from the UAE are presented throughout the course.
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| GEOP463 - Geophysical Exploration |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at delineating subsurface Geology including layer succession, types of structures, petrophysical parameters of different layers, types of fluids and their quantity, buried ores, etc. The most important type of these methods are the seismic methods, especially the reflection seismic. A precise determination of the attitude of subsurface layers, structures, water tables, bearing capacity of different soil materials for civil engineering purposes, and the fluid zonation in oil traps is the main duties of the surface and borehole seismic surveys. Gravity, magnetic and electric methods play a secondary role in geophysical exploration for oil, groundwater and other land-resources.
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| GEOP469 - Petroleum Geochemistry |
(3 credit hours) |
The main objectives of this course is to introduce many of the basic concepts used by geochemists in obtaining information on the origin and history of crude oil, bitumen, petroleum and natural gas, to evaluate the source rocks of oil, to develop the concept of biomarkers and to interpret GC and GC/MS chromatograms.
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| GEOP495 - Selected Topics |
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Through this course, faculty members are given the chance to teach new or timely subjects that are not covered in other courses.
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| GEOP499 - Research Project |
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This course is designed to enhance the student?s research capability in an area of petroleum geosciences. This course also may involve field and laboratory activities as well as literature survey. Final report is required.
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| GEPW357 - Hydrogeology |
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The course teaches the basic concepts of hydrogeology using examples from the UAE. Topics include: the hydrologic cycle, origin and age of groundwater, properties and kinds of aquifers, groundwater exploration, drilling, design, development and completion of water wells, principles of groundwater flow and pumping tests, physical and chemical properties of groundwater, recent developments in groundwater studies, and water resources in the UAE.
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| GEPW413 - Petrophysics |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to make the student aware of the different types of coring as well as the methods of obtaining, handling and storage of core samples. Also, it aims to teach him the methods of measuring the petrophysical characteristics of reservoir rocks such as porosity, permeability, density, resistivity?etc.
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| GEPW422 - Basin Analysis |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at giving the students the knowledge and clues about how much oil remains undiscovered in the sedimentary basins of the world? Where is it? and how do we find it? using crustal and global basin classification. This course identifies the key elements essential to a specific basin / play analysis that lead to oil and gas play definition. It includes a number of case studies about the petroleum basins in the world particularly the Arabian Gulf region.
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| GEPW431 - Seismic Stratigraphy |
(3 credit hours) |
The aim of this course is to identify the key elements of seismic reflection patterns, amplitudes and frequencies essential to a specific basin stratigraphic and facies analysis that lead to oil and gas play definition. It gives clues about the methods of analyzing environments of deposition, type of rocks, Sedimentary sequences, fluid content and contacts, palaeo-sea level change and the Geologic history.
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| GEPW453 - Petroleum Geology |
(3 credit hours) |
The course introduces all the processes which contribute to the transformation of organic matter to petroleum. The paths of expelled petroleum are described, and reservoir rocks and types of petroleum traps are discussed. All analytical techniques and geophysical methods used for exploration and exploitation are briefly covered. Examples from the UAE are presented throughout the course.
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| GEPW462 - Hydro Geo Chemistry |
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The course aims at giving the students the basic principles of inorganic geochemistry and water hydrochemistry. The course contents cover chemical differentiation of the earth, metals and non-metals, geochemistry of sedimentary rocks, clay minerals, carbonate deposits, isotope geochemistry, geochemical equilibrium, environmental pollution and its sources, water chemistry, acidity- alkalinity, saltwater intrusion, rock-water interaction, hydrochemical evolution.
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| GEPW463 - Geophysical Exploration |
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This course aims at delineating subsurface Geology including layer succession, types of structures, petrophysical parameters of different layers, types of fluids and their quantity, buried ores, etc. The most important type of these methods are the seismic methods, especially the reflection seismic. A precise determination of the attitude of subsurface layers, structures, water tables, bearing capacity of different soil materials for civil engineering purposes, and the fluid zonation in oil traps is the main duties of the surface and borehole seismic surveys. Gravity, magnetic and electric methods play a secondary role in geophysical exploration for oil, groundwater and other land-resources.
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| GEPW468 - Petroleum Geochemistry |
(3 credit hours) |
The main objectives of this course is to introduce many of the basic concepts used by geochemists in obtaining information on the origin and history of crude oil, bitumen, petroleum and natural gas, to evaluate the source rocks of oil, to develop the concept of biomarkers and to interpret GC and GC/MS chromatograms.
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| GEPW482 - Aquifer Analysis |
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The course intends to introduce students to aquifer testing and evaluation in response to natural and man-induced changes in the quantity and quality of groundwater under steady and transient conditions.
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