Geology of Jordan
3 credits
2nd Semester 2003/2004
Department of Geology
University of Jordan
Prof. Abdulkader M. Abed
Aims:
This course aims at:
1. Studying in details the stratigraphy and structures of Jordan through time and into
the nearby countries.
2. Recognising the formations in the field
Contents
1. Precambrian basement
 Evolution of the Arabian Nubian shield
 Aqaba Complex
 Araba Complex
2. The Paleozoic
 Ram Group: Saleb, Burj, Abu Khusheiba, Um Ishrin & Disi Formatioms
 Khreim Group:: Hiswa, Dubeidib, Tubeilyyat, & Kishsha Formations
 Evolution of the Paleozoic throughout the Middle East. Petroleum potential in
Jordan
3. The Mesozoic and Cenozoic
 Ramtha Group: Triassic formations
 Azab Group: Jurassic Formations
 Kurnub Group
 Ajlun Group: Na’ur, Fuheis, Hummar, shueib, and Wadi Es. Sir Formation
 Balqa Group: Ghudran , Amman, Al-Hasa, Muwaqqar, Rijam, and Shallaleh
 Quaternary geology and the paleoclimate of the area
 Neogene volcanic rocks.
4. Structural Geology
 Old structures
 Faults and folds
 The Dead Sea Transform System
 Active faulting
5. Mineral Resources
 Metallic resources
 Non-metallic resources: phosphorite, Dead Sea brines
 Energy resources: petroleum, and gas, oilshale…etc
Evaluation:
 1st and 2nd exams 20 marks each
 Field trips and report writing 20 marks
 Final exam 40 marks
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‫ عنان‬،‫ نقابة الجيولوجيين األردنيين‬.‫ جيولوجيا األردن بيئته ومياهه‬.2000 ،‫عبدالقادر عابد‬