Course code: GEO-3151

Geo-seminar in energy and environment

Se how you can apply

Apply between July 20 and August 9

Campus Tromsø

Semester / Year Autumn 2024

Level Høyere grads nivå

Credits 10

NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year

About the course

This course is available as a single course.

This research-oriented seminar includes in-depth discussions on selected contemporary topics in energy and environment, current technological developments and research directions, recent publications, etc. The course aims at fostering and developing scientific curiosity around the course theme and a critical reflection of representativeness, accuracy, reliability and importance of the data and results. The course consists of overview presentations, seminar presentations on selected topics given by the students, and a discussion about the topic prepared and led by the students. Thereby, the students will acquire skills in using scientific literature, being able to read, understand and discuss research by others, and learn how to present scientific results both in written form and orally.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years duration, 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 programme for basis of admission. Application code: 9371.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The student has

an understanding of the relationship between energy (sources, production, transport and consumption) and the environment with particular focus on the global urgency regarding carbon and climate change.
a basic understanding of a number of technologies for mitigating climate change and its challenges.
an understanding of the principles of carbon capture and storage.
an understanding of past and present geological processes that remobilize carbon and have the potential to drive climate change.

Skills

The student can

identify and describe present energy use, trends, and impacts.
evaluate present and future technological challenges and changes.
use literature, evidence and critical thinking to make informed decisions regarding energy use and complex environmental challenges.

General competences

The student can

be thoughtful, engaged, informed and articulate in professional and personal arenas regarding energy and environmental issues.
carry out the most important elements of geological research projects: penetrating literature, analyzing data, and communicating results written and orally to fellow students/scientists.
work independent and in a team.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, and seminars.

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see International admissions | UiT for more information.

Do you have questions about this course? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty:

https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412

Examination

Exams

Off campus exam	Hand in: 13.12.2024 12:00 Hand out: 27.11.2024 09:00 Weighting: 1/2	Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Oral exam	Weighting: 1/2	Grade: Passed / Not Passed

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