G331 Mineralogical Prospecting (2h/w)

Students have to now the different methods of mineral deposits prospection; geochemical prospections, wadi deposits, veins dissceminated, pocketsand etc. of mode of occurrences of mineral deposits. Trace analysis, Primary dispersion, Weathering, Soil formation, Secondary dispersion and its patterns, Anomalies in residual overburden, Anomalies in transported overburden, Geochemical soil surveys, Anomalies in natural waters, Anomalies in drainage sediments, Geochemical drainage survey, Vegetation, Geochemical methods in mineral exploration, Exploration programs, Geochemical characteristics of elements.

G332 Reservoir Geology (3h/w)

Illustration of geological and geophysical techniques and approaches used for the description of hydrocarbon reservoirs. To study the intensive course in subsurface geology of reservoirs of hydrocarbons. Objectives: Explanation of the estimation of pore volume, oil and gas reserves, forecasting of production and ultimate recovery. Pressure regimes, pore-volume, formation volume factor, gas-oil ratio, solution-gas ratio and material balance calculation, drive mechanisms and aquifer support, sweep and displacement efficiency, and decline curve analysis are covered. Introduction to equations of state (EOS) for the calculation of PVTX properties, especially the Peng-Robinson equation; reservoir properties and their measurement, scale dependence, and statistics; derivation and application of black oil model and gas equation to simulation of cross-sectional displacement. Concept of scales in rock properties and the effect of heterogeneity, theoretical relationships and introduction of empirical correlations between the storage and transport properties of reservoir rocks.

G333 Petroleum Systems (2h/w)

A petroleum systems encompasses an active source rock and all related oil and gas deposits including the essential elements (source rock, reservoir rock, seal rock, overburden) and processes (trap formation, hydrocarbon generation, migration, accumulation) needed for oil and gas deposits to exist. Within the lecture all elements and processes will be discussed and described using case studies in a variety of different geological settings. The importance of petroleum systems modelling will be highlighted. Objectives (expected results of study and acquired competences Understanding hydrocarbon formation in the lithologic, spatial and chronological context.

Tc331 Mining and Quarrying Geology (3h/w)

Mining: Definition of mining parameters, Mine access, Development mining vs. production mining, Ventilation, Ground support, Stop and retreat vs. stop and fill, Mining methods, Ore removal, Deepest mines, ultimate pit, open pit, waste disposal, engineering aspects and construction, drilling and blasting, mining opening and development, methods of shaft sinking, tunneling, elements of rock mechanics and the support of mining excavations, transportation in mines, ventilation, ore dressing.

The module provides the participants with necessary aspects to understand the main processes and methods of the construction industry. Rock material production for bounded and unbounded products is in focus (quarrying and mobile plants) including drilling and blasting, crushing and screening, load and hauling.
The basics of environmental, health and safety aspects of quarrying are covered. Operational aspects of rock material aggregates production are covered to a level that facilitates basic optimization from both technical and economical perspectives.
During the module visits to stationary quarries and mobile plants will be accomplished in order to demonstrate chosen parts of the theoretical content in real practice. A visit to a major road construction project is also included. Objectives (expected results of study and acquired competences). The module provides the participants with necessary aspects to understand the main processes and methods of the construction industry. Rock material production for bounded and unbounded products is in focus (quarrying and mobile plants) including drilling and blasting, crushing and screening, load and hauling. The basics of environmental, health and safety aspects of quarrying are covered. Operational aspects of rock material aggregates production are covered to a level that facilitates basic optimization from both technical and economical perspectives. During the module visits to stationary quarries and mobile plants will be accomplished in order to demonstrate chosen parts of the theoretical content in real practice. A visit to a major road construction project is also included.

Quarrying: Geologic history applied to quarry sites, Selection of quarry sites, Uses of stones (dimension stone, crushes stone, manufacturing stone), Urgency, Accessibility, Ease of quarrying, Overburden, Location, Drainage, Jointing( Strike and Dip), Waste disposal, Space for equipments and buildings.

Gphy331 Subsurface Geophysical Prospection (3h/w)

Illustration of geological and geophysical techniques and approaches used for the description of hydrocarbon reservoirs. Application of different geophysical methods and tools in petroleum and gasses prospections. Attaining the level of knowledge necessary for taking the classes in the Master's program "International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering".

G334 Mineral Processing (2h/w)

This course provides a description of the fundamentals of mineral processing, metallurgy and coal preparation. It will include the principal unit processes and their applicability, and of the mineral properties and characteristics of mined materials on which they are based. On completion, you will be able to carry out calculations relating to the characterization of mined materials, carry out materials balance calculations for simple mineral processing circuits, and nominate appropriate processes for their beneficiation. For many of those processes you will also be able to determine equipment sizes for specified duties. Topics include: Rocks, minerals and ores. Grades, recoveries. Materials balances. Liberation. Combination (crushing and grinding). Screening. Size classification. Dry and water-based separation processes. Dense media separation. Surface properties of liquids and solids. Froth flotation. Leaching processes. Screens and centrifuges. Flocculation and thickening. Filtration. Tailings disposal. A series of laboratory investigations forms part of the course. Commodities include coal, gold, copper, base metals, iron ore, mineral sands.

G335 Geochemistry of Hydrocarbons (2h/w)

Students have to learn theoretically and practically the priciples of sample selection, holding, preparation, selecting the appropriate method of analysis for the elements they need to analyse, how to avoide the differents sorts of errors during handling, preparation, instrumentation and calibration, and how to onterprete the chemical data for evaluation, quantification and estimate the origine and processes of petroleum and gas propagations. Origin and nature of the phytoclast group - Origin and nature of the amorphous group - Origin and nature of the palynomorph group and phytoplankton subgroup - Palynological kerogen classification - Bulk geochemical characterization and classification of organic matter: elemental analysis and pyrolysis - Some practical aspects of palynofacies analysis.

G336 Sedimentary environments and microfacies (2h/w)

Continental environments (dunes, fluviatile, lacustrines, etc.), mixed environments

(Fluviomarine-deltaic, etc.), shallow marine, open marine environments. Recognitionof ancient sedimentary environments: Sedimentary structures and field observations, fossil content and facies analysis. Facies belts and the standard microfacies associations.   

G337 Field Geology (2h/w)

Introduction and plate tectonics, ordering of geologic events. Stratigraphy, correlation and lithofacies maps. Field equipments in geologic mapping. Mapping igneous rocks, mapping sedimentary rocks. Geologic cross-sections and map interpretation, applied geologic problems.

G338 Sequence Stratigraphy (2h/w)

Cyclic sedimentation and stacking patterns, sequence stratigraphy without seismic, sequences, Para sequences, systems tracts, facies tracts, lowstand, transgressive and highstand tracts, sequence boundaries, maximum flooding surfaces. Application and examples of sequence stratigraphy on some geologic successions in Egypt.

G339 Geological Mapping in Mines (2h/w)

Objective Knowledge of geological mapping relating to mining activities. Geological mapping in open-cast and underground mines. Introduction to the Electric Log. Geological mapping in open-cast and underground mines. Vertical and directionally drilled wells. Definition of the criteria of geological structure by electric log correlation. Pitfall in well Log correlation. Problems. Geological cross sections. Structural cross section. Stratigraphic cross section. Balancing of compressional structure. Balancing of extensional structure. Problems. Fault surface maps. Structural maps. Mapping techniques for varies tectonic habitats. Thickness maps (Isochore and Isopach contour maps).

G340 Ore Deposits of Egypt (3h/w)

Origin, textures, forms, associations, country rocks, gangues. Precambrian Ore Deposits, Paleozoic Ore Deposits (Carboniferous Ore Deposits), Mesozoic Ore Deposits (Jurassic and Cretaceous Ore Deposits), Cenozoic Ore Deposits (Tertiary Ore Deposits "Eocene, Oligocene and Miocene Ore Deposits" and Quaternary Ore Deposits "Pleistocene and Recent Ore Deposits"). Students must learn about the mode of occurrences and the paragenesis of ore deposits of Egypt. Students have to study the distribution of ores and the associated rocks and the tectonic movements responsible for the formation and controlling these ores.

G341 Palynology (3h/w)

Defintion of Palynology and palynological laboratory tecniques. Why one does Palynology (Advantages and disadvantages). The natural history of palynomorphs. Spores/Pollen morphology. Stratigraphic Palynology with emphasis on Jurassic, Cretaceous, Paleogene, Neogene and Holocene. Practical applications of palynology in palynofacies and this includes:   The use of palynofacies- Kerogen-particulate organic matter in     sedimentary rocks-simple classification for rapid assessment of hydrocarbon potential- more detailed classifications for palaeoenvironmental analysis- palynofacies parameters for palaeoenvironmental analysis (bulk kerogen parameters- palynomorph parameters- comments on data interpretation- diagrammatic representation of palynofacies data (total kerogen plots,                        total palynomorph plots, phytoplankton palynomorph plots).

Gphy332 Well Logging (3h/w)

General characteristics of well logging. Influence of the drilling fluid on measured data. Principles of log interpretation. Spontaneous potential, conventional electric logs, focused logs, borehole wall contact devices, sonic logs, radioactive measurements, preparation of a logging program. The course is intended to provide an insight into borehole environment, measurement techniques and methods of well log interpretation. Practical exercises in the most important interpretation methods of well logging measurements. Objectives (expected results of study and acquired competences) Basic principles of logging instruments and methods of interpretation.

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G342 Petroleum Provinces of the World (2h/w)

Genesis, geodynamic position (Basin analysis and classification), stratigraphic position, lithology of the oil and gas provinces of the world. Special topics are the sedimentology features and the structural evolution of deposits (type of the deposit). Future petroleum provinces are of special interest. Objectives (expected results of study and acquired competences) Participants should be able to typologe the basin types and estimate the oil and gas potential.

G343 Geology of Precious Minerals (Gemmology) (2h/w)

Characterization of the most important precious minerals; occurrence (gem-deposits), genesis and application in the gem-industry. Definition, Classification (Organic and Inorganic gemstones – igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary building rocks), Description, Physical properties, Origin, Ages, Uses, Occurrences, Examples from Egypt. Objectives (expected results of study and acquired competences) Knowledge of the most important gem-stones and its application.

Gphy333 Marine Geophysics (2h/w)

This course includes different geophysical techniques as in land geophysics. The main topics include: Acquisition of marine potential field data, processing and interpretation of marine potential field, marine seismic sources and recording, marine seismic acquisition and interpretation, introduction to 3D marine seismic.

Tc333 Geographic Information Systems (2h/w)

Students have to know the basic principles of remote sencing, geographic information system and geographic positional system as well as the interpretation of geoinformatic data base in the applications in prospection of ore and minerals deposts and petroleum interpretations. Also, how to apply satellite maps and Thematic Mapper processes and applications in ore deposits application must be concerned.