spring 2015
GEO-3115 Petroleum geology - 10 ECTS

Application deadline

December 1 (October 1 for free-movers)

Type of course

This course is available as a single course.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other program for basis of admission.

 

Application code: 9371.


Course content

This course gives an evaluation of conditions and processes involved in the generation and transformation of organic material in source rocks and the migration of these hydrocarbons to reservoir rocks. Geological conditions that are important for determining the location and production of petroleum are illuminated using actual examples.


Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

60 hours lectures/seminar and a 2 days excursion to Statoil, Harstad.

Assessment

5 hours written examination.

Grading scale:Letter grades A-F, whereof F is fail.

 

Admittance to the examination requires approved course work.

 

A re-sit exam will be arranged for students who do not pass the examination for this course.


Recommended reading/syllabus

Textbook: Richard C. Selley (1998): Elements of Petroleum Geology. 470 pp. 2nd edition or later.

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: GEO-3115
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