The Petroleum Geology minor equips students with a wide spectrum of oil and gas exploration concepts and techniques. The program utilizes state-of-the-art software to work with subsurface well logs, 2D and 3D reflection seismic data. Students also conduct specialized fieldtrips to collect rock samples to be used for laboratory analytical techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Thin Section Microscopy to analyze lithology, porosity and permeability of reservoir rocks. Students graduate ready to join the workforce and excel in any national or international oil and gas company.