Geoscience Applications (GEO906)
The course covers the collection, processing, and interpretation of geological data and how these are communicated and used in decision analysis.
Course description for study year 2022-2023. 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 presentation | 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 Watson
Course coordinator:
Alejandro Escalona Varela
Head of Department:
Alejandro Escalona Varela
Method 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
Technology and Natural Science - PhD programme
Literature
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