This course examines all major aspects of law governing oil and gas. It provides original explanatory materials, A Brief Introduction to the Scientific and Engineering Background of Oil and Gas Law, Energy Policy, The Nature and Protection of Interests in Oil and Gas, The Oil and Gas Lease A Close Look at Its More Important Clauses, Covenants Implied in Oil and Gas Leases, Title and Conveyancing Problems Arising From Transfers by Fee Owners and Lessors, Transfers Subsequent to a Lease, Pooling and Unitization, and Public Lands.

This course focuses on the legal rules that govern the development of privately owned mineral rights, which often also apply to governmentally owned resources. It covers topics such as the nature, protection, and conveying of oil and gas rights, leasing, and taxation.