| Unit name | Basins and Reservoirs |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EASC30072 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Whitaker |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Mandatory units in Year 1 and Year 2 of the relevant degree programme. |
| Co-requisites |
n/a |
| School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit draws upon the skills and knowledge gained from Year 1 Dynamic Surface teaching in EASC10001, and the units EASC20007 Sedimentology and EASC20042 Applied Geophysics. It enables students to apply their knowledge of sedimentology and geophysics to sedimentary basins to develop an understanding of basin-fill architecture and of the storage and movement of fluids through reservoir systems, and implications for fossil and renewable energy sources (hydrocarbons, geothermal energy and water) and underground storage (carbon storage and sequestration, energy and waste water).
The unit includes a compulsory fieldwork element that will be consolidated via an open notebook test worth 20% of the marks for the unit. Failure to attend the field trip, unless valid documentation is presented, will result in loss of credit points for the unit and may lead to a requirement to withdraw from the degree programme.
Case studies from a number of different industrial and geological settings will be used to expand knowledge of a range of regional geologies, including examples from across the UK and other examples from across the World.
On successful completion of the unit you will be able to
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete laboratory or field work, or alternative activities, in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Summative assessment: End-of-unit, timed, open-book examination, comprising a mix of data analysis and interpretation, calculation and essay-style question types based on lecture, practical and field trip material. (100%)
Formative assessment: (1) feedback on practical classes will be provided at the end of each class. (2) Poster session - working in small groups, students will choose a relevant scientific question, from a list prepared by staff, then research and prepare a scientific poster. The poster will be presented in a conference-style session with staff and peers asking questions. Assessment will be based on visual presentation and quality of research.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
