Esential topics that will be adressed in the course are:
- General geology
- Earth's evolution
- Classification of rocks and minerals
- Formation of oil and gas
- Introdcution to paleontology
- Plate tectonics
- Petroleum system elemetns
- Introduction to sedimentary rocks as reservoirs
- Introduction to structural geology
- geophysical methods
the course includes a field excursions to the Oslo region (2 days). The excrusion is not obligatory. Total amount of participants is limited. A field guide will be provided to all students and contains exam material.
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.
Forkunnskapskrav
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)
MAT100 Mathematical methods 1 10sp
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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
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Portfolio Assessment
1/2
Letter grades
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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.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Compulsory course attendance that must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory: Electronic Course in Health, Safety and Environment.
