Geoscience Applications (GEO906)
The course covers the collection, processing, and interpretation of geological data and how these are communicated and used.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
GEO906
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course covers selected basic topics within
- Sequence stratigraphy and depositional systems
- Structural geology
- Petrography and geochemistry
- Exploratory geophysics and petrophysics
- Subsurface interpretation
- Geostatistics and decision analysis
- Construction of geomodels
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, the candidate should be able to understand the basic terms in the most important areas within petroleum geoscience- and understand how these are applied in research. Students should have a thorough understanding of how geological data is collected, processed, and interpreted, in order to make decisions about the exploration of- and utilization of hydrocarbons.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 1/1 | 45 Minutes | Passed / Not Passed | All |
In agreement with the student, the supervisor of the PhD defines the topic at the beginning of the course. The oral presentation may be official or unofficial (with or without audience).
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Lisa Jean WatsonCourse coordinator:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
During the academic year, the students should attend lectures covering the course topics and/or find literature relevant for the course content.
Open for
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 subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.