Course

Topics on Geosciences (GEO560)

This course covers a special topic in Geosciences, e.g. Sedimontology-Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry. The topic is taught by an international instructor, during a period of one week. The evaluation is based on a course project.


Course description for study year 2019-2020. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Facts

Course code

GEO560

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

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Content

The course content is in a relevant topic of geosciences and of importance for the study program in geosciences engineering. The course is taught by a visiting scientist from another university/research institute in Europe. The course aims to strengthen the basic background in geosciences. The content may include one or more of the following topics:

- Sedimentology

- Structural geology

- Geophysics

- Geochemistry

- Earth systems and climate

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Deepening of knowledge and understanding in an area of geosciences that is of relevance for the program and for the working environment.

Skills:

  • To be able to apply the knowledge gained in the course to geosciences problems, courses, the thesis project, and working practices.

General competence:

  • To communicate to geoscientists and engineers the relevance of the course topics in solving multidisciplinary problems in geosciences.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100), Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (GEO110), Structural Geology (GEO210)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Group report 1/1 Letter grades — — —


The evaluation is based on a group project counting 100%, which will be defined by the visiting lecturer before the semester starts. This report is of a higher Master level that the report of the corresponding GEO230 Bachelor course.

There is no final exam for this course. If a student wants to improve the grade, s/he must take the course over again.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Alejandro Escalona Varela

Course coordinator:

Lisa Jean Watson

Method of work

The course will be taught as an intensive course with a duration of one week. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to participate in the lectures as the course will require practical work  and discussions in the classroom. These are essential for completing the course project.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Energy, Reservoir and Earth Sciences - Master of Science Degree Programme Petroleum Geosciences Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

Standard UiS procedures

Literature

To be provided by the lecturer by the start of the semester

Contact

Head of Department:

Alejandro Escalona Varela

Course coordinator:

Lisa Jean Watson

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Energy Resources

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1