Hydrocarbon Systems - From Source to Seal

This course is available as a single course.

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.

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.

Obligatory prerequisites: Geo-1001 Innføring i Geologi (or similar).

Application code: 9371.

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of the basic concepts of petroleum geology.
• knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons.
• understanding of the concept of a petroleum system.
• understanding of the concepts of source, trap and reservoir.
• understanding of the necessary geological conditions for generation, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons.
• understanding of concepts of the maturation from play to prospect in hydrocarbon exploration.
• understanding of the relation between field-, seismic- and well-data.

Skills

The student can

• use geological knowledge in order to determine the possibility for the presence of source-, sealing- and reservoir-lithologies.
• calculate volumes of a petroleum-prospect.
• understand the elements applied to estimate the certainty that a trap contains hydrocarbons and determine risk-calculations for prospects with different data-coverage.

General competences

The student can

• use data and literature to gain understanding of a petroleum system.
• analyze a petroleum-geoscientific problem, and determine the necessary data necessary to solve the problem.
• solve problems analytically and prompt in written English.
• communicate results and analysis in written and oral form to scientists and fellow students
• work independently and as a team.
• carry out the most important elements of geological research projects: penetrating literature, interpreting and analyzing data, and communicating results in written and oral form to fellow students/scientists.

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

GEO-2002 Introduction to structural geology , GEO-2005 Sedimentology, GEO-2006 Introduction to applied geophysics, GEO-2007 The geology of Norway – From plate tectonics to sedimentary basins and stratigraphy

Language of instruction and examination

Schedule

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Master's

Prerequisites:
To take this course, you must first meet the requirements listed in the “Admission requirements” section above.

Important note for GEO courses:

If you come from a university that has a direct exchange agreement with the Department of Geosciences (GEO) at UiT, you may be allowed to take master’s-level GEO courses (course codes 3000–4000) even if you have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree or earned 180 ECTS credits.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

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