Petroleum and Coal Geology

Course Aim: This course aims to provide students with a general introduction in the field of Petroleum and Coal Geology. Students will be made aware about the understanding, investigation and exploitation of these natural resources; develop their understanding on the occurrence of different types of fossil fuel deposits in Ethiopia and the world. Students will be taught about the basic knowledge on the nature, composition and maturation of coals and oils, and develop skills on the technological applications in the exploration of hydrocarbon resources.