Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Geology (PGGE11150)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course is designed for non-geoscientists who require a basic knowledge of geology associated with petroleum exploration, carbon storage or other subsurface applications. The focus will be on sedimentary rocks, in which almost all petroleum is located, and in which almost all CO2 storage will occur. The aim is that sufficient knowledge and terminology will be introduced to give the students the ability to interact knowledgeably with geoscientists, for example as part of a team within a company. We start with fundamentals: the 3 rock groups, the geological timescale, geological maps, the basic petroleum system as an analogue for CO2 storage. Afterwards, the focus is on clastic and carbonate sedimentary rocks which form the majority of petroleum reservoirs worldwide and also the seals which retain in petroleum / CO2. We will examine the origin, physical properties and chemical composition of sedimentary rocks. We will examine how earth movements make the traps that hold petroleum / CO2, and briefly look at the geological evolution of the North Sea. There will also be an introduction to the geophysics of CO2 detection in the subsurface, and to the seismic method which is used to image the subsurface. The course includes a single day field excursion to St Andrews with an assessed exercise which will contribute to the assessment of which the remainder will be by examination. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None, but not open to students with a qualification in geology or studying for a degree with a geological component. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students gain:
Knowledge of geology required for CCS projects
Ability to communicate with geoscientists
Importance of geology in determining reservoir quality
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Assessment Information
30% written report of field excursion.
70% examination |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Introduction to Geology - Geology, sediments, facies, reservoir quality |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mark Wilkinson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5943
Email: Mark.Wilkinson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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