Petrology (GEO270)
GEO270 is an applied petrology course. You will learn to identify different minerals, and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in the microscope, and also will get exercise doing this macroscopically. You also will learn to draw conclusions from your observations. The main part of the course focuses on sedimentary rocks.
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Course code
GEO270
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The following concepts will be in focus:
- Igneous petrology
- Sediment petrology incl. siliciclastic rocks, carbonate rocks and diagenesis
- Metamorphic petrology
An introduction to other petrographical methods than polarisation microscopy also will be given in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Background on petrology
- The significance of different rock types to understand the subsurface
- The significance of global geological processes and applications, crystallization and diagenetic processes
- How to use polarizing microscopes
- How to identify common minerals in different rock types
- How to use petrology for reservoir-related questions
Skills:
- Be able to identify rocks macroscopically and microscopically
- Be able to produce geology-relevant results and interpretations from petrolographic investigations
- Be able to apply petrological concepts for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons or other reservoirs
General competence:
- Use petrological results together with other geoscientific information for large-scale geological interpretations
- Be able to communicate and explain geological elements and processes that are relevant in order to understand the structure of the Earth, petroleum systems, economic accumulations of hydrocarbons, and other related activities within engineering and science
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1/1 | Letter grades | All |
A detailed activity plan for the course will be handed out at semester start.Assignment resits are only available during the normal running of the course.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Ingrid Carita AugustssonCourse teacher:
Ingrid Carita AugustssonStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonProgramme coordinator:
Karina SanniCourse teacher:
Udo ZimmermannHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
Participation in all teaching-based course work is highly recommended due to laboratory exercises in all teaching hours.
6 hours combined theory and laboratory exercises per week.