Course
Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100)
The course gives an introduction to the subject geology. It includes lectures and laboratory practices aimed for the understanding of basic concepts and processes in general geology and petroleum geology.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2018-2019
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
GEO100
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
Essential topics that will be addressed in the course are:
- General geology
- Evolution of the Earth
- Earth history
- Classification of rocks and minerals
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Formation of oil and gas
- Introduction to paleontology
- Plate tectonics
- Petroleum system elements
- Introduction to sedimentary rocks as reservoirs
- Introduction to structural geology
- Geophysical methods
The course includes a field excursion to the Oslo region (2 days).
The excursion is recommended but not mandatory. The total amount of participants is limited. A field guide, which contains exam material, will be provided to all students. A fee has to be paid by excursion participants.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Knowledge about the structure and history of Earth.
- Knowledge about geological time and geological processes that form the Earth structure.
- Knowledge about elements and processes that form petroleum systems.
- Knowledge on different methods that are used to identify rocks, understand the Earth structure and to 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 form the Earth structure and for deposition of mineral resources and hydrocarbons.
- Be able to communicate and explain basic geology and petroleum geology.
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
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 | — | — | — |
| Portfolio Assessment | 1/2 | Letter grades | — | — | — |
The final grade is composed of 50% final exam and 50% of laboratory assignments. The latter contains 6-10 reports written during the teaching time related to the laboratories.
Both exam and laboratory need to be successfully studied (E) as a minimum requirement.
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, laboratory exercises and a recommneded excursion (not mandatory).
6 hours of lectures per week
2 hours of laboratory practice per week
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Geology (BIP330_1) , Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Emneevaluering
Litteratur
1. Grotzinger, J., Jordan, TH 2014. Understanding Earth, 7th edition. Freeman & Co., 650 pp, ISBN: 9781464138744.
2. Waterfall, H., 2008. Geology. Stein, minerals, fossils and oil. Fagbokforlaget, Bergen, 167 pp.
3a. Lysholm, S., 2011. Introduction to Petroleum Geology, Norwegian Petroleum Academy AS, 296 pp.
3b. Gluyas J. & Swarbrick R., 2004. Petroleum Geoscience. Blackwell Publishing, 359 pp.
We recommend either 3a or 3b - not both of the books.
