Sedimentary rock properties and classification, major depositional environments, lithostratigraphic units, sedimentary basins. Origin and migration of hydrocarbons. Petroleum system elements. Reservoir rocks and controls on reservoir quality. Tectonic framework of the Arabian plate. Petroleum systems of Saudi Arabia. Laboratory analysis on identification, classification, and description of clastic and carbonate sedimentary rocks in hand specimen. Porosity evaluation of reservoir rocks under the microscope. Well log interpretation. Course cannot be taken by Geology majors

Pre-requisites: GEOL101 Or GEOL102 Or GEOL201