Almost all oil and gas is found in “sedimentary” rock, and this module explains the natural processes that create sediments, as well as how those sediments become rock. You will learn about the major categories of sediments and will see magnified images of rock types to see how different they can be, and how they therefore serve differing roles in oil and gas. The material never becomes difficult or tedious, yet you will finish with a decent understanding of the rock types that are important to oil and gas such as shale, sandstone, limestone and halite/salt.

Duration: Approximately 36 minutes, depending on user pace. In two modules: 2A (24 minutes) and 2B (12 minutes).

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• List types of sediments
• Explain how sediments are deposited
• Describe how sediments can become sedimentary rock
• Name ways that sedimentary rocks can differ in characteristics and how those characteristics cause rocks to serve different roles in oil and gas
• Recognize types of sedimentary rock important to oil and gas

Prerequisites: Module 1

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Non-technical

Format: Prerecorded narrator with supporting visuals. User controls course pace.