Course Form (revised 8-2009)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program / Geosciences / Prefix and Course # / GEO 451
Course Title / Petroleum Geology
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) / Petroleum Geology
Summarize the change(s) proposed / New course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name / Signature / Date
Requestor: / James R. Staub
Phone/ email : /
Program Chair/Director: / William Woessner
Other affected programs / None
Dean:
/ Chris Comer

III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.

Common Course Numbering Review: Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus ß http://msudw.msu.montana.edu:9030/wfez/owa/musxfer.p_CCN_MAIN / YES / NO
X
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) ß
UG 451 Petroleum Geology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., GEO 309, 315, M 171, CHMY 123N, PHYS 111N. Origin, migration, and entrapment of hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins. Course integrates several areas of geology with geophysics, geochemistry and engineering.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course is part of a restructuring towards a more research oriented undergraduate curriculum. It provides students a focused experience in modern methods used in petroleum research and introduces them to current literature. Much of the information covered is also directly applicable carbon dioxide sequestration research.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)ß
Graduate students will complete a 8-10 page research proposal applying course content ro a proposed graduate research project.
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee. / YES
X / NO
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee? / $30
Justification: In order to train geoscientists it is necessary to conduct field trips to examine rocks and conduct field exercises outside of the classroom. The proposed fee will be used to defray the cost of vehicle rental.

IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply

Deletion / Title
Course Number Change / From: / Level U, UG, G / From:
To: / To:
Description Change / Repeatability
Change in Credits / From: / Cross Listing (primary program initiates form)
To:
Prerequisites / Is there a fee associated with the course?
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog (http://www.umt.edu/catalog) ß / 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) ß
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? If yes, then will this change eliminate the course’s common course status? Please explain below.
5. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG. Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V) / Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
6. Other programs affected by the change
7. Justification for proposed change

V. Syllabus/Assessment Information

Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send digital copy with form.ß
GEOS 495 01, PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
SPRING SEMESTER 2009 SYLLABUS
LECTURE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 12:10 to 1:00 PM; CHCB # 348
PROFESSOR: James R. Staub; CHCB # 368; phone 243-4953; . Office hours are from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, other times by appointment.
TEXT: Petroleum Geoscience, by Jon Gluyas and Richard Swarbrick, Blackwell, 2004, ISBN 0-632-03767-9
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to introduce you to petroleum geology, whether you are a senior undergraduate or a graduate student. Petroleum geology combines the disciplines of geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and engineering to understand the origin, distribution, and properties of petroleum and petroleum bearing rocks. This course is designed to deliver the fundamentals of petroleum geology, many of which are also directly applicable to CO2 sequestration research.
COURSE CONTENT:
Physical and Chemical Properties of Petroleum
Subsurface Environments
Source Rock Origins
Petroleum Generation and Migration
Reservoirs
Traps and Seals
Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum Systems
Exploration Methods
GRADING: The final grade will be based on the results from three exams (composed of essay and computational questions), problem sets, a research project that includes a class presentation, and a field exercise weighted as follows: 25 % research project, 10 % problem sets, 15 % first exam, 15 % second exam, 25 % final exam. Midterm exams will be scheduled as major content topics are completed. The field exercise is part of a weekend long (Friday-Sunday) field trip that will be graded (10%).
RESEARCH PROJECT: Toward the end of the semester, you will give an in-class presentation on a subject of interest related to petroleum geology. This presentation will be based on library research you conduct during the semester. You are required to use PowerPoint for your presentation and a digital copy of your presentation will be submitted to the instructor that includes the presentation as well as a complete listing of all reference/source materials used to generate the presentation. In addition to the class presentation, graduate students are required to develop a paper (8-10 pages of text) that summarizes their research and that develops/proposes a graduate level research project based on the materials reviewed. The paper must be written using the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin format. To prepare the class for your presentation, you will need to select at least one published petroleum geology paper that the entire class reads. You must select this paper from one of the main published petroleum geology journals, e.g. AAPG Bulletin, Marine and Petroleum Geology, Journal of Sedimentary Research. This paper must be made available to the class to review by Wednesday, February 25, so it is necessary for you to figure out your research topic prior to that date.
STUDENT CONDUCT CODE: Please be familiar with the UM Student Conduct Code. It outlines the rights and responsibilitiesof studentsat The University of Montana. Being a student at UM presupposes a commitment to the principles and policies embodied in the code. The Student Conduct Code can be found on the Vice President for Student Affairs web site at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
COURSE ACCOMMODATIONS (DSS): Students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations in this course. To request course modifications, please contact me as soon as possible. I will work with Disability Services in the accommodation process. For more information, visit the Disability Services website at http://life.umt.edu/dss or call 406.243.2243 (Voice/Text).
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, .