Law 792:  Oil and Gas Law

The course will cover ownership of minerals, conveyance of minerals, the Oil and Gas Lease, and other contracts and transfers concerning minerals and mineral operations.  This course is designed to provide an introduction to natural resources law and there will be discussions of other areas of law that impact the oil and gas practice. The Oil and Gas Lease form will be referred to often during the semester. 

Sequence and Prerequisites: None.

Evaluation: Fifty percent of the course grade in this class will be determined by participation in class discussions. The remaining fifty percent of the course grade will be determined by a brief written examination covering topics discussed during the course.