The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the history of and the prospects for search for and mining of hydrocarbon deposits in connection with individual theories of hydrocarbon origin and rules of deposit formation. Students must acquire knowledge of main oil bearing provinces in the world and also of areas with the occurrence of hydrocarbons in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, on the basis of synthesis and critical evaluation of input data, especially from geophysical and drill-hole exploration, to look for optimal procedures of solving of set tasks. Then to apply gained experience also in further professional activities.