Project Course in Petroleum Geology (GEO907)
This course gives the student a fundamental and specialised knowledge in the project topic. The student will learn to understand the fundamentals of the used methods and the many aspects of data processing and interpretation.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
GEO907
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The topic will be decided on an individual basis and depends on the field of specialisation of the PhD candidate. The project topic may be a subfield of one or several of the following geoscientific disciplines. Subfields of geoscientific disciplines, or disciplines related to geosciences that are not mentioned here are possible: sequence stratigraphy and depositional systems, structural geology, petrography and geochemistry including mineralogy and isotope geochemistry, exploration geophysics and petrophysics, subsurface interpretation, geostatistics and decision analysis, construction of geomodels, and geospatial applications.
Learning outcome
After the course, the student should have fundamental and specialised knowledge in the project topic. The student should fully understand the fundamentals of the used methods and the many aspects of data processing and interpretation. The student should understand and be able to communicate the scientific and/or industrial importance of the project results on a broader scale than the actual project topic.
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 candidate 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 teacher:
Wiktor Waldemar WeibullCourse coordinator:
Lisa Jean WatsonHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
The student will work on an individual geoscientific project which is thematically related to the PhD project. The topic of the project must be such that the project results can be presented orally.
Open for
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.
