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 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA BULLETIN 
 
 NEW SERIES NO. 119, FEBRUARY 1, 1917 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 
 BULLETIN 
 
 OIL GEOLOGY COURSE 
 
 offered during 
 
 THE SUMMER SESSION 
 JUNE 4 TO JULY 31 
 
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 FEBRUARY 15, 1917 
 
 University of Oklahoma Bulletin, published by the university, is 
 issued semi-monthly. Entered at the postoffice at Norman, as second 
 class matter, under act of congress of August 24, 1912. 
 
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FACULTY 
 
 *Maurice Goldsmith Mehl, S. B., Chicago, 1911; Ph. D., 1914. 
 Professor of Geology. 
 
 Victor Elvert Monnett, B. A., Oklahoma, 1912. 
 Assistant Professor of Geology. 
 
 *Arthur James Williams, B. S., Chicago, 1912; M. S., Iowa, 1914. 
 Instructor in Geology. 
 
 Charles Ernest Decker, A. B., Northwestern, 1906; A. M., Chicago, 1908. 
 Instructor in Geology. 
 
 *Ernest W. Scudder, A, B., Rutgers, 1912. 
 Assisant in Geology. 
 
 Will teach the courses in the Summer Session. 
 
ANNOUNCEMEMT 
 
 The Department of Geology of the University of Oklahoma an- 
 nounces a special course in oil geology for the summer session of 1917. 
 The course will begin June 4 and end July 31. This course is designed 
 to meet the insistant demand for a briefer course in oil geology by 
 men who have entered, or intend to inter, the field of oil and gas pro- 
 duction, and have not found it possible to pursue the regular work pre- 
 scribed by the university which leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree, 
 with the major work in geology. 
 
 This special course will include the fundamentals of geology that 
 apply most directly to the production of oil and gas. While it is evi- 
 dent that the course is not calculated to produce finished geologist it 
 is intended to give an insight into the methods generally used in locat- 
 ing and developing oil structures. After completing the course one 
 might expect to work intelligently toward the end of locating possible 
 producing structures and be able to interpret properly the results of the 
 specialist and to assist him in detailed work and the more complicat- 
 ed problems. 
 
 Early application for admission to the course will be necessary be- 
 cause the facilities of the university make it necessary to limit the 
 size of the class. Admission will be granted in order of application 
 until the maximum number of students is enrolled. The university can 
 not guarantee to give instruction to those who apply for admission lat- 
 er than May 1, 1917. 
 
 Each student will contribute $10 to a special "Field and Appa- 
 ratus" fund. In addition to this there will be the cost of two trips of 
 several days' duration, which is borne by the individual. This should 
 not exceed $25 for both trips. For board and room one should allow 
 $50 to $60. Note-books, stationery, etc., should not exceed $5.00. 
 
 For further information address, 
 
 DR. M. G. MEHL, Professor of Geology, 
 
 University of Oklahoma, 
 Norman, Oklahoma. 
 
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 
 
 SPECIAL COURSE IN OIL GEOLOGY 
 
 Geology 51s. An Introduction to the Elements of Oil Geol- 
 ogy: This course is inteded to satisfy the demands of those who can 
 not give the time required to become proficient in this branch of geol- 
 ogy, but desire rather, to become acquainted with the methods employed 
 in the location and development of oil fields. Two trips of several 
 days duration each are a part of the required work. This course may 
 not be used to satisfy freshman prescribed work in science, nor can it 
 'be counted for major work. The work is divided into two parts as 
 follows which must be carried together. 
 
 PART 1. The Geology of Oil and Gas: The origin and descent of 
 sedimentary rocks; the forces that tend to produce anticlines, synclines, 
 faults, and so forth; theories of the origin, migration, and accumula- 
 tion of oil and gas. Laboratory and lectures. . 
 
 PART 2. The Determination of the Structures of Sedimentary 
 Beds: The use of the alidade, barometer, barograph, level, compass, 
 etc.; the interpretation and construction of topographic maps; the in- 
 terpretation of well logs and other field data. Lectures and laboratory. 
 Dr. Mehl. 8 hours. 
 
 ADDITIONAL SUMMER COURSES IN GEOLOGY 
 
 Geology I. Elementary Geology: A general introductory course 
 treating of the earth and its materials, the constructive and destructive 
 processes with their effects on the earth, the origin and modification 
 of its surface features and so forth. The course takes up the probable 
 origin of the earth and its past history to a certain extent. The course 
 is conducted by means of recitations, lectures, and laboratory. A field 
 trip to the Arbuckle Mountains is a part of the required work,* Mr. 
 Scudder. 4 hours. 
 
 Geology 2. Physiography: The features of the earth's surface 
 with special reference to their origin and the agencies that tend to 
 modify them. The course includes a brief consideration of meteorol- 
 ogy. The laboratory work in connection with the course deals largely 
 with the interpretation of topographic maps. A trip to the Arbuckle 
 Mountains is a part of the the required work.* Mr. Scudder. 4 hours. 
 
 Geology 3. Elementary Mineralogy and Petrology: An in- 
 troduction to crystallography, a study of the rock forming minerals and 
 
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 of their combination into rocks; the origin, classification, physical char- 
 acteristics, and uses of igneous, metamorphic. and sedimentary rocks. 
 Numerous specimens of rocks and minerals of the various types are 
 studied in the laboratory. Prerequisite. Geology 1. Mr. Williams. 4hours. 
 Geology 50s. Economic Geology: A study of the natural 
 materials of geologic interest and economic importance. This includes 
 coal, oil, gas, cements, building stones, fertilizers, abrasives, gems, 
 and the iron, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, and some minor miner- 
 als which are of importance because of specific uses. Desirable ante- 
 cedent. Chemistry 1. To be preceded or accompanied by Geology 1. 
 Mr. Williams. 4 hours. 
 
 *Note: The trips required in Geology 1 and Geology 2 will be taken 
 August 1 to 3, inclusive. The approximate cost to each student will 
 be $7.00. 
 
 For further information about the work offered by the University 
 of Oklahoma, write, 
 
 ERRETT R. NEWBY, Secretary-Registrar, 
 Norman, Oklahoma.