GEO-3115 Integrated subsurface Geological Analysis - 10 stp

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.