Course

Basic topics on Geosciences (GEO230)

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 2025-2026

Facts

Course code

GEO230

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

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Literature

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Content

NB! The course does not have teaching/exams in the academic year 2025/26.

This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester/January 20th for the spring semester.

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)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Project 1/1 Letter grades


The evaluation is based on a group project at the end of the course counting 100%, which will be defined by the visiting lecturer before the semester starts.

This is the last year GEO230 is offered and therefore students who fail have no opportunity to take the subject 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

Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Petroleum Technology - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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