Course
Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2013-2014
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
GEO100
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
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.
Forkunnskapskrav
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.
Fagperson(er)
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
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Geology (BIP330_1) , Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Emneevaluering
Litteratur
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
