Developing Research and Presentation Skills (GEO620)

Review of key geology topics relevant for the research work in different aspects of geology and for the group of students taking the course.

- The scientific method

- How to define a research project

- How to write scientific articles, proposals, etc

- How to make and present scientific/technical presentations

- Best practices to conduct research

Knowledge:

- Knowledge on how to apply the scientific method and approach a geological problem

- Knowledge on how to search and collect information necessary to develop a thesis/research project

- Background on all aspects of geology and related fields that are necessary in order to develop/solve a geological problem

Skills:

- Have research and knowledge skills on how to establish a geologic related problem for a thesis project.

-To propose strategies for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons together with other engineering areas.

General competence:

- Write proposals to define a scientific problem and be able to communicate effectively in a written and oral form

-Define time frames and responsibilities in the definition of professional problems that may apply to real life cases.

Attendance at the guest lecture presentations and project presentations is mandatory.

Students who will be absent must receive approval from course instructor prior to absence. Students who have not received approval for a minimum of 75% attendance will receive a maximum grade of D.

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Course coordinator:

Study Program Director:

• Lectures that are relevant to develop the scientific problem for the thesis project, proposal and presentation
• May include training of computer skills and application of concepts in the lab
• Attendance at guest lecturers from the scientific and industry community presenting on topics relevant to geological problems
• Participation will be taken into account and failure to attend guest presentations and project presentations will affect the grade
• Students will be introduced to the different faculty and staff, who will postulate different problems for thesis projects, etc.

• Written thesis proposal (review by advisor and instructor)
• Thesis proposal oral presentation (review by advisor and instructor; classmates, staff, industry representatives may be present for presentations)
• Class participation