Course
Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100)
Course description for study year 2013-2014. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
GEO100
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Background on the nature and history of earth.
- Knowledge on geological time and geological processes that make the earth structure.
- Background on the different elements and processes that make the petroleum system.
- Knowledge on the different methods that are used to identify rocks, understand the earth structure and explore for hydrocarbons.
Skills:
- Be able to identify different types of rocks and minerals.
- Be able to apply basic geologic concepts for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons.
General competence:
- Background on general geology and petroleum geology that can be used as a basis for other areas in geology, engineering and economics.
- have an understanding of the complexity of geological elements and processes that make the earth structure and deposition of mineral resources and hydrocarbons.
- Be able to communicate and explain the basic geology and petroleum geology.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/2 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted, Valid calculator | — | 01.04.2013 | 10.06.2013 |
| Portfolio Assessment | 1/2 | Letter grades | — | 01.04.2013 | — |
Assessment of the course consists of a written examination counts 50% and portfolio assessment counts for 50%. Portfolio assessment consists of laboratory exercises, homework assignments and tests weighted equally in determining the character. All parts must be passed. Teacher puts the final grade.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaCourse coordinator:
Udo ZimmermannCourse teacher:
Udo ZimmermannStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonMethod of work
This course consists of lectures, laboratiry exercises and a recommneded excursion (not obligatory).
6 hours of lectures per week
2 hours of laboratory per week
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Geology (BIP330_1) , Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100_1) | 10 |
Open for
Course assessment
Literature
Recommended:
-Gluyas, J. and R. Swarbrick, 2004, Petroleum geosciences. Blackwell publishing, Oxford, 359 p.
-Bjørlykke, K., 1989, Sedimentology and Petroleum geology. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 363 p. (original version in Norwegian)
-Grotzinger, J., Press, F., Siever, R Jordan, T.H. 2006. Understanding Earth; WH Freeman & Co., 5th edition; ISBN-10: 0716766825 or: ISBN-13: 9780716766827
- Fossen, H., 2008, Geology. Stein, mineraler, fossiler og olje. Fagbokforlaget, Bergen, 167 p
- Diverse articles and notes that are available in its learning