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ESC-30082 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 November 2024

ESC-30082 - Reservoir Geology and Geophysics
Coordinator: Ian Stimpson Room: WSF01 Tel: +44 1782 7 33182
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The exploration for, and exploitation of geological reservoirs is fundamental for the sustainable energy areas of geothermal, carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage, as well as for hydrocarbon energy that will still be developed for decades to come. This module will equip you with the understanding of the techniques used in reservoir evaluation and the skills to follow employment opportunities in these developing areas crucial for a sustainable future.

Aims
This module aims to equip students with knowledge of the geological and geophysical techniques used in the exploration for, and the exploitation of, geological reservoirs with respect to geothermal and hydrocarbon energy sources, carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, utilise and critically assess the geological and geophysical techniques in the exploration for, and exploitation of, geological reservoirs: 1,2
work as a team to develop a reservoir evaluation: 1
present technical findings from a range of sources, and their own recommendations and risk evaluations in a professional manner: 1,2

Study hours

20 1-hour lectures
10 3-hour practical classes
50 hours assignment work
50 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Presentation weighted 25%
Group technical poster presentation


2: Portfolio weighted 75%
Technical portfolio of reservoir assessment


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 November 2024