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Programme-specific Section of the

Curriculum for the MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience

at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

2009 (Rev. 2018) Contents 1 Title, affiliation and language .............................................................................................. 2

1.1 Title .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Affiliation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Corps of external examiners ......................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Language ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Academic profile .................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 General programme profile .......................................................................................................................... 2 2.3 General structure of the programme ............................................................................................................. 3 2.4 Career opportunities ..................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Description of competence profiles ...................................................................................... 3 3.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources ................................................................ 3 3.2 Water Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 Solid Earth Geophysics ................................................................................................................................ 6 3.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology ..................................................................................................... 7

4 Admission requirements ....................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience ...................................................................... 8 4.2 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree ................................................................................................ 8 4.3 Other applicants ............................................................................................................................................ 9 4.4 Language requirements ................................................................................................................................ 9 4.5 Supplementary subject elements .................................................................................................................. 9

5 Prioritisation of applicants ................................................................................................... 9

6 Structure of the programme ............................................................................................... 10 6.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources .............................................................. 10 6.2 Water Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Solid Earth Geophysics .............................................................................................................................. 13 6.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology ................................................................................................... 14

7 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................... 16

8 Commencement etc. ............................................................................................................ 16 8.1 Validity ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 8.2 Transfer ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 8.3 Amendments............................................................................................................................................... 16

Appendix 1 Tables .................................................................................................................. 17

Appendix 2 Interim arrangements ....................................................................................... 18

Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis ............................................................ 47

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1 Title, affiliation and language A shared section that applies to all BSc and MSc Programmes at the Faculty of Science is linked

to this programme-specific curriculum.

1.1 Title

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Sedimentary Basins,

Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geology-

Geoscience with a specialisation in Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon

Resources with the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geologi-

geoscience med en specialisering i sedimentære bassiner, palæoklima og kulbrinte ressourcer.

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water Resources leads to a

Master of Science (MSc) in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water Resources with

the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geologi-geoscience med en

specialisering i vandressourcer.

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid Earth Geophysics

leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid Earth

Geophysics with the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geologi-

geoscience med en specialisering i den faste jords geofysik.

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid Earth Geochemistry

and Petrology leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation

in Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology with the Danish title: Cand.scient.

(candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geologi-geoscience med en specialisering i den faste jords

geokemi og petrologi.

1.2 Affiliation

The programme is affiliated with the Study Board of Geosciences and Management, and the

students can both elect, and be elected, to this study board.

1.3 Corps of external examiners

The following corps of external examiners is used for the central parts of the MSc Programme:

Corps of External Examiners for Geology (geologi).

1.4 Language

The language of this MSc Programme is English.

2 Academic profile 2.1 Purpose

Geology-Geoscience is a term for the sciences concerned with the Earth, geological materials,

processes and structures, as well as the study of the history of the Earth and of life on Earth

within a temporal framework. The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience programme is a

research-based study programme, the objective of which is to provide students with knowledge,

skills and competences within the central subjects of the programme.

2.2 General programme profile

The study programme is structured around 4 specialist qualification profiles, each of which

comprises a compulsory qualification profile course. The elective subjects include a number of

specialist courses, a project course, a practical course and a field and method course. The thesis,

which concludes the MSc programme, is an independent experimental, field-based or theoretical

study within a clearly defined area of the geological fields of study.

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The key subject areas of the programme are: Formation and evolution of the Earth, geological

materials, processes and structures, and the study of the history of the Earth and of life on Earth

within a temporal framework.

2.3 General structure of the programme

The MSc Programme is set at 120 ECTS.

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience consists of the following elements:

Specialisation, 120 ECTS incl. thesis.

The student must choose one of the following specialisations:

Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

Water Resources

Solid Earth Geophysics

Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology

2.4 Career opportunities

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geosciences qualifies students to become professionals within

business functions and/or areas such as:

A PhD programme

Provide the student with the qualifications required to independently take on job

functions based on the methods and scientific foundation of the geological subjects

covered.

Provide the student with the qualifications required to take part in scientific work within

the areas of the chosen specialisation.

3 Description of competence profiles Students following the MSc Programme acquire the knowledge, skills and competences listed

below. Students will also acquire other qualifications through elective subject elements and other

study activities. 3.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in

Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources has acquired the following:

Knowledge about:

Types of sedimentary basins within a plate-tectonic framework.

Explorational aspects for resources, such as hydrocarbons and groundwater, in sedimentary

basins.

Seismic profiles, well logs and outcrop data from selected basins.

Climate archives, geochemical and sedimentary proxies.

The principles for formulating geological questions, planning and managing geological

studies and reporting on findings at an academically appropriate level.

The integration of field-based data with relevant analysis methods to solve complex

geological problems at a high academic level.

The essential elements in analyses of sedimentary source areas, including geology,

provenance studies, sediment flux and drainage patterns.

The nature and significance of flora and fauna in various sediments.

Skills in/to:

Describe the types of sedimentary basins in a plate-tectonic framework, and to proceed from

there in a series of steps to progressively smaller scale and higher degrees of detail.

Describe the explorational aspects for hydrocarbons and groundwater.

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Apply seismic profiles, well logs and outcrop data from selected basins.

Perform an independent analysis and synthesis of a sedimentary basin through time based on

all available seismic, borehole and outcrop data and by applying a wide spectrum of tectonic,

stratigraphic and sedimentological methods within a plate tectonic framework.

Make a professional-style oral presentation and write a short, concise report on a selected

subject which can be directly used by a wide range of professionals.

Analyse multiple palaeoclimate-related data sets, interpret processes and link these back to

the observed data.

Participate in and undertake the planning of a geological study.

Analyse a geological problem, devise a working model, collect and analyse geological data

and prepare an academically sound and detailed scientific report.

Combine geological field and laboratory-based experience within the specified area of

geology-geoscience.

Classify sedimentary basins in a plate-tectonic framework, and describe and interpret basin-

filling in a tectonic-stratigraphic framework.

Identify, characterise and interpret major deposit systems, with the aid of correlations of

outcrop profiles, borehole logs and seismic profiles, based on seismic and sequence

stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology.

Identify, describe and interpret the most significant palaeoclimatic aspects of correlation

between outcrop profiles and geochemical/sedimentary proxies, using stratigraphic

principles, including chemostratigraphy.

Competences in/to:

Classifying sedimentary basins within a plate tectonic framework.

Describing and interpreting basin fill in a stratigraphic-tectonic framework.

Explaining the main elements in the analysis of sedimentary source areas, including geology,

provenance, sediment flux and drainage patterns.

Identifying, describing and interpreting major depositional systems by correlation of

outcrops, well logs and seismic profiles using seismic and sequence stratigraphy and seismic

geomorphology.

Identifying and explaining potential occurrences of economically important resources,

notably hydrocarbons in the investigated basins.

Undertaking a synthesis of the formation, stratigraphical development and resources of a

basin based on all available data.

Analysing geological climate archives based on field observations or geochemical and

sedimentary proxies.

Giving an oral presentation of this synthesis and present it in a short, concise report.

Explaining core academic areas, disciplines, theories and working methods within the field

of geology-geoscience.

Understanding geological work functions and development tasks requiring new solution

models.

Independently implementing and carrying out monodisciplinary and interdisciplinary

collaboration and assume professional responsibility.

Independently assuming responsibility for their own professional development and

specialisation and critically seek, read and assess specialist literature.

Identifying and explaining models for potentially important sedimentary resources, including

hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins.

Presenting a synthesis of the formation, stratigraphic development and resources in a

sedimentary basin on the basis of existing data.

Analysing geological climate archives based on field observations or geochemical and


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Evaluating the validity of palaeoclimatic archives and model results by means of

comparative studies.

3.2 Water Resources

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water

Resources has acquired the following:

Knowledge about:

Fundamentals of groundwater flow and solute transport.

Climate change and water resources.

Advanced integrated hydrological modelling

Groundwater and water resources management and protection

Geochemistry and groundwater pollution.

Integration of field-based data with relevant analysis methods to solve complex hydrological

problems at a high academic level.

Skills in/to:

Perform hydrological modelling and water balance assessment and management at catchment

scale.

Calibrate hydrological models using inverse parameterization methods.

Statistically analyse hydrological time series.

Stochastically analyse effects of uncertain geology on water resources

Program and develop numerical solutions to geoscience solutions.

Integrate several disciplines including hydrology, Quaternary geology, hydrogeophysics,

contaminant hydrology, hydrochemistry/isotopes and hydrogeology.

Use advanced software and modelling to construct 3D geological-hydrogeological and

hydrological-groundwater models.

Interpret and carry out quantitative modelling of near-surface processes such as the spatial

and chronological distribution of precipitation, evapotranspiration and infiltration of water

and dissolved materials from the surface.

Interpret and carry out quantitative modelling of sub-surface processes such as flow and

transport in heterogeneous aquifers, and interactions between groundwater and surface water

near lakes, rivers and oceans.

Interpret and carry out quantitative modelling of geochemical reactions in porous media and

coupling to the flow of the groundwater.

Competences in/to:

Reading and comprehending international literature on water resources and related

supporting disciplines.

Collecting and critically evaluating existing and new interdisciplinary data on hydrology,

geology, geophysics, hydrogeology and geochemistry.

Calibrating and applying hydrological models for various hydrological fluxes (e.g.

unsaturated flow, groundwater flow, flow interaction between groundwater and surface

water) to solve flow and transport problems.

Analysing the impact of the geological settings on subsurface flow and transport.

Analysing and assessing hydrology, water balance and water resources at catchment scale.

Writing a report on water resource problems and present findings.




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Using national and international studies as examples to highlight the procedures for the

collation, processing and interpretation of major hydrological, hydrogeological and

hydrogeophysical data sets.

3.3 Solid Earth Geophysics

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid

Earth Geophysics has acquired the following:

Knowledge about:

Theoretical and practical aspects of seismology.

Determination of the material properties of the whole Earth.

Theory and application of the Earth's gravity and its significance for Earth’s structure and

dynamics.

The thermal structure of the Earth’s interior, including applications to geological problems.

Electromagnetic theory and the geomagnetic field, including application to geological

studies.

The principles for formulating geophysical questions, planning and managing geological


Integration of field-based data with relevant analysis methods to solve complex geophysical


Geodynamic modelling of plate tectonic processes and mantle dynamics

The relations between geodynamic processes, lithosphere structure and mineral deposits.

The relationship between Earth's structure, physical properties and dynamics.

Skills in/to:

Understand the state-of-the-art physical methods for studying the Earth.

General knowledge of the structure of the Earth.

Understand the general information on which our present understanding of the Earth is

based, including its limitation.

Understand the current literature on the subject, including skills to present this

understanding.

Appreciate the relationship between structure, physical properties, and dynamics of the

Earth.

Use basic physical formulas for solving general geophysical problems.

Participate in and undertake the planning of a geophysical study.

Analyse a geophysical problem, devise a working model, collect and analyse geological data


Combine geophysical field and laboratory-based experience within the specified area of

geology-geoscience.

Carry out different types of geophysical observations.

Perform geodynamic modelling of processes related to mantle convection and plate tectonics.

Competences in/to:

Accounting for the current state-of-the-art physical methods for studying the Earth.

Accounting for the structure of the Earth.

Accounting for the information on which our present understanding of the Earth is based,

including limitations.

Understanding the current literature on the subject, including skills to present this

understanding.

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Accounting for the relation between structure, physical properties, and dynamics of the

Earth.

Accounting for the relation between geodynamic processes, lithosphere structure, mineral

deposits and natural hazards.

Using basic physical formulas for solving general geophysical problems.



Understanding geophysical work functions and development tasks requiring new solution

models.





Synthesising results from different geophysical methods in order to describe the Earth's

properties in terms of density, elasticity and rheology.

3.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid

Earth Geochemistry and Petrology has acquired the following:

Knowledge about:

Geochemical evolution of the Earth from 4.6 Ga to today.

Geochemistry and mineralogy of Earth components (core, mantle, crust) and in particular the

crust-mantle system.

The geochemical cycling of relevant elements in the continental crustal and marine systems-

Isotopic tracers and their applicability in identifying and understanding the evolution of

Earth’s geochemical components, geochemical and petrological processes, and the dating of

geological events.



Integration of field-based data with relevant analysis methods to solve complex geological


Petrologic high-temperature processes and up-to-date models for the formation of

metamorphic and magmatic rock complexes and ore deposits.

The Earth's interior and volcanological processes as integrated parts of the planet's evolution.

The relationship between the structure of Earth materials, the conditions for their creation

and the physical and chemical environments in which they are formed.

Skills in/to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the processes that led to the Earth’s formation and its prime

differentiation.

Describe the general characteristics of the different geochemical reservoirs within the Earth,

the interplays between them, in particular the crust-mantle system.

Describe the chemical and mineralogical variations within the different Earth’s geochemical

reservoirs in terms of geochemical processes linked to modern plate tectonic theory,

lithospheric recycling and geodynamics, and to thermodynamic and crystallographic

principles.

Apply isotopic tracers to high-temperature petrological problems.




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Combine geological field and laboratory-based experience within the specified area of

geology-geoscience.

Perform quantitative modelling of selected geochemical and physical processes in petrology

and process geochemical data.

Competences in/to:

Demonstrating familiarity with the on-going and past processes that have led to the structure

of the Earth’s crust-mantle system.

Describing the general characteristics of the different geochemical reservoirs within the

Earth, the interplays between the crust and mantle, and explain these within the framework of

the evolution of the planet.

Explaining chemical and mineralogical variations within the different Earth’s geochemical

reservoirs in terms of geochemical processes linked to modern plate tectonic theory,

lithospheric recycling and geodynamics, and to thermodynamic and crystallographic

principles.

The ability to recite the milestones in Earth’s early evolution and the processes that led to the

formation of the Earth, its prime differentiation and the chronology of these events.




models.





Interpreting petrological processes using a combination of field observations and

petrographic and geochemical data sets.

4 Admission requirements With a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience from the University of Copenhagen the student

is granted reserved access and guaranteed a place at the MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience

if the student applies before the application deadline during the first application period after the

completion of the Bachelor’s degree.

4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience from the University of Copenhagen

are directly academically qualified for admission to the MSc Programme.

4.2 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the following:

Geography and Geoinformatics from the University of Copenhagen.

Geoscience from Aarhus University.

Geology from international universities.

Within the field of science from the University of Copenhagen, other Danish or Nordic

universities.

may also be admitted if their programme includes the following:

Subject elements on bachelor’s level within the academic field of geology-geoscience, 60

ECTS.

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4.3 Other applicants

The Faculty may also admit applicants who, after an individual academic assessment, are

deemed to possess educational qualifications equivalent to those required in Subclauses 4.1- 2.

4.4 Language requirements

Applicants must as a minimum document English language qualifications comparable to a

Danish upper secondary school English B level or English proficiency corresponding to the tests

and scores required. Accepted tests and required minimum scores are published online at

www.science.ku.dk.

4.5 Supplementary subject elements

The qualifications of an applicant to the MSc program are assessed exclusively on the basis of

the qualifying bachelor’s degree. Supplementary subject elements passed between the

completion of the bachelor’s program and the admission to the MSc program cannot be included

in the overall assessment.

However, subject elements passed before the completion of the bachelor’s program may be

included in the overall assessment. This includes subject elements completed as continuing

education as well as subject elements completed as part of a former higher education program. A

maximum of 30 ECTS supplementary subject elements can be included in the overall

assessment.

Subject elements passed before completing the BSc programme which are to form part of the

MSc programme to which the student has a legal right of admission (§9-courses) cannot be

included in the overall assessment.

5 Prioritisation of applicants If the number of qualified applicants to the programme exceeds the number of places available,

applicants will be prioritised as follows:

1) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience from the University of

Copenhagen seeking admission by way of direct extension of their completed BSc

programme.

2) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience from the University of

Copenhagen.

3) Other applicants.

If the number of qualified applicants within a category exceeds the number of places available,

applicants will be prioritised according to the following criteria (listed below in prioritised

order):

On the basis of ECTS obtained in study elements within geology-geoscience.

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6 Structure of the programme The compulsory subject elements, restricted elective subject elements and the thesis constitute

the central parts of the programme (Section 21 of the Ministerial Order on Bachelor and Master’s

Programmes (Candidatus) at Universities).

6.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:

Compulsory subject elements, 22.5 ECTS.

Restricted elective subject elements, 22.5 ECTS.

Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.

Thesis, 60 ECTS.

6.1.1 Compulsory subject elements

All of the following subject elements are to be covered (22.5 ECTS):

NGEA09047U Interpretation of Reflection Seismic and Wireline Log Data Block 1 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14021U Sedimentary Basins - Evolution, Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NIGK17019U Sedimentary Deposits: Modern and Ancient Block 2 7.5 ECTS

6.1.2 Restricted elective subject elements

22.5 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following two lists:

1) 7.5 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:

NIGK14025U Water Resources (part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15024U Solid Earth Geophysics (part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14019U Core to Crust: Earth´s Evolution and Processes (part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS

2) 15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:

NGEK10029U Groundwater Exploitation and Protection Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NIGK17002U Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15016U Lithosphere Structure from Geophysical Data Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NNMK17007U Quaternary and Glacial Geology Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NFYK15009U Earth Structure and Processes Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NGEA09056U Numerical Modelling in Fluvial, Coastal, Estuarine and

Marine Environment

Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15007U Field and Methods Course in Geology-Geoscience Block 3+4 15 ECTS

NIGK13019U Water Resources Management Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Resources (part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NIGK17004U Applied Mineralogy Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NNMK17000U Stardust to Planets: Building a Habitable Solar System Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NFYK15004U Advanced Seismology Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NIGK17003U Hydrogeology: Data Collection and Processing Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15023U Project Course in Geology-Geoscience Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS

NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS

6.1.3 Elective subject elements

15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.

All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc

Programme.

BSc subject elements corresponding to 7.5 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.

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Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme with

up to 7.5 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of the

curriculum.

Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the restricted elective and elective

section of the programme. Project in practice may be written as a combination of the

restricted elective and elective section of the programme. The regulations are described in

Appendix 4 to the shared section of the curriculum.

6.1.4 Thesis

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Sedimentary Basins,

Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as

described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the

academic scope of the programme.

6.5.4 Academic mobility

The curriculum makes it possible to follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science.

The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geology-geoscience with a specialisation in

Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st

year.

Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-

approval and credit transfer.

In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts of

the programme.

6.2 Water Resources





Thesis, 60 ECTS.


All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):



NGEK12002U Groundwater Geochemistry Block 2 7.5 ECTS



7.5 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:



NGEA09047U Interpretation of Reflection Seismic and Wireline Log

Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS

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15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:







Marine Environment

Block 3 7.5 ECTS




Resources (part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS











Programme.




curriculum.





6.6.3 Thesis

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water Resources includes

a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The

thesis must be written within the academic scope of the programme.




Water Resources is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year.




the programme.

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6.3 Solid Earth Geophysics





Thesis, 60 ECTS.





NGEA09046U Acquisition and Processing of Seismic Data Block 2 7.5 ECTS







Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS








Marine Environment

Block 3 7.5 ECTS




Resources (part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS










Programme.




curriculum.

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6.7.3 Thesis

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid Earth Geophysics

includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to the shared

curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the programme.




Solid Earth Geophysics is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year.




the programme.

6.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology





Thesis, 60 ECTS.





NIGK17001U Current Advances in Igneous Petrology and

Geochemistry

Block 2 7.5 ECTS






Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS


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Marine Environment

Block 3 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15007U Field and Methods Course in geology-geoscience Block

3+4

15 ECTS





Resources (part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS








Programme.




curriculum.

Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total on the restricted elective and elective




6.8.3 Thesis

The MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Solid Earth Geochemistry

and Petrology includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to the

shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the programme.




Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year.




the programme.

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7 Exemptions In exceptional circumstances, the study board may grant exemptions from the rules in the

curriculum specified solely by the Faculty of Science.

8 Commencement etc. 8.1 Validity

This subject specific section of the curriculum applies to all students enrolled in the programme –

see however Appendix 2.

8.2 Transfer

Students enrolled on previous curricula may be transferred to the new one as per the applicable

transfer regulations or according to an individual credit transfer by the study board.

8.3 Amendments

The curriculum may be amended once a year so that any changes come into effect at the start of

the academic year. Amendments must be proposed by the study board and approved by the

Dean.

Notification about amendments that tighten the admission requirements for the programme will

be published online at www.science.ku.dk one year before they come into effect.

If amendments are made to this curriculum, an interim arrangement may be added if necessary to

allow students to complete their MSc Programme according to the amended curriculum.

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Appendix 1 Tables

Table – Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

1st

year

Interpretation of

Reflection Seismic and

Wireline Log Data

Sedimentary Basins -

Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Restricted elective Restricted elective

Restricted elective Sedimentary Deposits:

Modern and Ancient Elective Elective

2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective

Elective The table illustrates the recommended academic progression. The student

is allowed to plan an alternative progression within the applicable rules.

Table – Water Resources


1st

year

Water Resources (part

1)


2) Restricted elective Restricted elective

Restricted elective Groundwater

Geochemistry Elective Elective

2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective



Table – Solid Earth Geophysics


1st

year


(part 1)


(part 2) Restricted elective Restricted elective

Restricted elective Acquisition and Proces-

sing of Seismic Data Elective Elective

2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective



Table – Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology


1st

year

Core to Crust: Earth´s

Evolution and

Processes (part 1)


Evolution and Processes

(part 2)


Restricted elective Current Advances in

Igneous Petrology and

Geochemistry

Elective Elective

2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory

Restricted elective



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Appendix 2 Interim arrangements

The Shared Section of the BSc and MSc Curricula for Study Programmes applies to all students.

The interim arrangements below only consist of parts where the current curriculum differs from

the rules and regulations that were previously valid. Therefore, if information about relevant

rules and regulations are missing, it can be found in the curriculum above.

1 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2016/17

Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2016/17 must finish the

programme as listed in the curriculum above with the following exceptions.

1.1 Specialisations

1.1.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

Structure of the programme


Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.

Restricted elective subject elements, 30 ECTS.


Thesis, 60 ECTS



1st

year

Restricted elective


Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Restricted elective


Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 2)

Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective Elective

2nd

year Thesis

‘

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

Academic mobility


Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources was originally placed in block

3+4 of the 1st year. From the academic year 2017/18 and onwards the academic mobility has

changed because the mandatory courses have changed blocks, as illustrated in the table above.

The student still has the possibility to arrange individual academic mobility during the

programme.



Restricted elective subject elements

30 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following two lists:

1) 15 ECTS credits are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:

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Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the specialisation in Sedimentary

Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources, list 1, in this curriculum (see above)

NIGK14056U Climate Change and Water Resources Block 1 7.5 ECTS




NIGK14020U Core to Crust: Earth´s Evolution and

Processes (part 2)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NIGK15007U Field and Methods Course in Geology-

Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS


NIGK14028U Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes

and Proxies (part 1)

Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NNMK13000U Quaternary Landforms: Processes,

Architecture and Sediments (1)


NGEK12001U Integrated Hydrological Modelling Using

MIKE SHE








*See course specific changes below.




NGEA09047U Interpretation of Reflection Seismic and

Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS


NGEA09046U Acquisition and Processing of Seismic

Data

Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS













NGEA09041U Applied Mathematical and Numerical

Modelling



1.1.2 Water Resources


The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS credits and consists of the following:

Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS credits.

Restricted elective subject elements, 45 ECTS credits.

Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS credits.

Thesis, 45 ECTS credits.

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1st

year


1)


2) Elective Elective

Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective

2nd

year


Thesis

Compulsory. Restricted elective

Elective




Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the specialisation in Water Resources,

list 1, in this curriculum (see above)


NIGK14021U Sedimentary Basins - Evolution,

Environments and Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS




Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS

NIGK15023U Project Course in Geology-geoscience Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS


MIKE and SHE


NNMK13000U Quaternary landforms: processes,

architecture and sediments (1)


NIGK14029U Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and

Proxies (part 2)






Proxies (part 1)








Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS




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Modelling



MIKE and SHE



1.1.3 Solid Earth Geophysics









1st

year


(part 1)




2nd

year Thesis

‘


Elective




Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the specialisation in Solid Earth

Geophysics, list 1, in this curriculum (see above)

NIGK14021U Sedimentary Basins - Evolution, Environments

and Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14020U Core to Crust: Earth´s Evolution and Processes

(part 2)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS


NIGK14022U Sedimentary Basins - Evolution, Environments

and Resources (part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS







Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS

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Block 2 7.5 ECTS




Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Proxies (part 1)



Proxies (part 2)



Modelling



1.1.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology







Table – Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology (thesis, part time)


1st

year


Evolution and

Processes (part 1)



(part 2)


Restricted elective Restricted elective Thesis

2nd

year

Elective Elective

Thesis


Elective





Geochemistry and Petrology list 1, in this curriculum (see above)




Block 2 7.5 ECTS


NIGK14026U Water Resources (part 2 Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NGEK12002U Groundwater Geochemistry Block 2 7.5

ECTS credits

Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Block 4 7.5 ECTS

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Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS



Proxies (part 2)



MIKE and SHE



Proxies (part 1)





Geochemistry and Petrology, list 2, in this curriculum (see above)



Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS




Block 2 7.5 ECTS


Geochemistry

Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NNMA12001U Radiogenic isotopes Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NGEA09038U Current Advances in Igneous and

Metamorphic Petrology and Geochemistry



Modelling


NIGK14018U Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied

Mineralogy and Mineral Resources



2 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2015/16

Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2015/16 must finish the


2.1 Specialisations

Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2015/16 are allowed to finish

their programme with one of the specialisations that were outlined in the curriculum.

2.1.1 Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources




Restricted elective subject elements, 30 ECTS.


Thesis, 60 ECTS

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1st

year

Restricted elective


Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Restricted elective


Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 2)


2nd

year Thesis

‘

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

Academic mobility






programme. Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations

regarding pre-approval and credit transfer.











Processes (part 2)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS


Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS



Proxies (part 1)






MIKE SHE



Proxies (part 2)







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Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS





Proxies (part 1)






Proxies (part 2)






Modelling



Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)

Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Geoscience in block 1 or 2 in the

academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in Geology-

Geoscience with studies starting on 1 February of the academic year in question.

Students admitted to the MSc programme in block 3 must follow the tables outlined below:

Table – Specialisation: Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources

(thesis, full time)


1st

year

Restricted elective

Sedimentary Basins

- Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 2)

Restricted elective


Evolution,

Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Elective Elective Restricted elective Restricted elective

2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

Academic mobility






programme.



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1st

year

Water Resources

(part 1)

Water Resources

(part 2) Elective Elective


2nd

year


Thesis


Elective










Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS



MIKE and SHE






Proxies (part 2)






Proxies (part 1)







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Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS





Modelling



MIKE and SHE








Table – Specialisation: Water Resources


1st

year

Restricted elective Restricted elective Water Resources (part

1)


2)


2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

2.1.3 Solid Earth Geophysics









1st

year


(part 1)




2nd

year Thesis

‘


Elective

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Block 2 7.5 ECTS


Processes (part 2)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS




Block 4 7.5 ECTS



Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS







Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS



Block 2 7.5 ECTS




Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Proxies (part 1)



Proxies (part 2)



Modelling








Table – Specialisation: Solid Earth Geophysics (thesis, full time)


1st

year

Restricted elective Restricted elective Solid Earth Geophysics

(part 1)


(part 2)


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2nd

year MSc Thesis

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

2.1.4 Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology







Table –Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology (thesis, part time)


1st

year


Evolution and

Processes (part 1)


Evolution and

Processes (part 2)



2nd

year

Elective Elective

Thesis


Elective





Geochemistry and Petrology list 1, in this curriculum (see above)




Block 2 7.5 ECTS


NIGK14026U Water Resources (part 2 Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NGEK12002U Groundwater Geochemistry Block 2 7.5

ECTS credits

Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Block 4 7.5 ECTS


Geoscience

Block 3+4 15 ECTS



Proxies (part 2)



MIKE and SHE


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Proxies (part 1)





Geochemistry and Petrology, list 2, in this curriculum (see above)



Wireline Log Data

Block 1 7.5 ECTS




Block 2 7.5 ECTS


Geochemistry

Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Block 4 7.5 ECTS

NNMA12001U Radiogenic isotopes Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NGEA09038U Current Advances in Igneous and




Modelling


NIGK14018U Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied









Table – Specialisation: Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology (thesis, full time)


1st

year




(part 1)



(part 2)


2nd

year Thesis

Compulsory.

Restricted elective

Elective

3 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier

Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier must finish the


3.1 Specialisations

Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier are allowed to

finish their programme with one of the six specialisations that were outlined in the curriculum.

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All students must follow one of the six specialisations.

3.1.1 General profile in Geology-Geoscience

The specialisation is discontinued. It was offered for the last time in the academic year 2014/15.



Restricted elective subject elements, 30, 45 or 60 ECTS.


Thesis, 30, 45 or 60 ECTS.


30, 45 or 60 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list:

Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this curriculum (see above)




NIGK14021U

Sedimentary Basins - Evolution, Environments and

Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS





NGEA09041U Applied Mathematical and Numerical Modelling Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NGEA09038U

Current Advances in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

and Geochemistry


NIGK14018U

Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied Mineralogy and Mineral

Resources


NGEK12001U Integrated Hydrological Modelling Using MIKE SHE Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14028U Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies (part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS


NNMK13000U

Quaternary Landforms: Processes, Architecture and

Sediments (1)


NNMK13001U


Sediments (2)


NNMA12001U Radiogenic Isotopes (RgIsotop) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14049U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience (part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS


NIGK14023U Geophysics: Global Seismology and Potential Fields (part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS


NGEA09039U The Evolving Lithosphere Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NIGK13020U Project Course Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NIGK13014U Field and Methods Course Discontinued* 15 ECTS

NGEK10030U Marine Geoscience Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

* See course specific changes below.

Elective subject elements

BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc programme.

Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective sections of the programme with

up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of the

curriculum.

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Competence profile

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with the general profile has

acquired the following:

Knowledge about:

The geological fields of study, disciplines and working methods with a view to being able to

take a critical and innovative approach to geological data and academically related problems

within research, technology and society.



Integration of field-based data with relevant analysis methods to solve complex geological


Skills in/to:




Combine geological field and laboratory-based experience within a specified area of

geology-geoscience.

Formulate a long-term project within a clearly defined area of the geology-geoscience field

of study and prepare a scientific report.

Communicate geological findings to a broad range of recipients using relevant means of

communication.

Communicate geology and use geological terminology in both Danish and English as

operational working languages.

Use geological knowledge to solve a number of problems of society and also within

academically related areas of industry and technology.

Evaluate environmental aspects of geological assignments.

Discuss industry's and society's use of the subject in an environmental context and with

reference to academic arguments.

Produce articles and reports in accordance with generally accepted ethical rules and norms

for scientific honesty.

Communicate findings both orally and in writing at a high academic level.

Competencies in/to:

Explain core academic areas, disciplines, theories and working methods within the field of

geology-geoscience, while also having specialist knowledge within a clearly defined area

(qualification profile) of the field of study.

Understand geological work functions and development tasks requiring new solution models.

Independently implement and carry out monodisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration

and assume professional responsibility.

Independently assume responsibility for own professional development and specialisation

and critically seek, read and assess specialist literature.

Use relevant skills within IT, knowledge dissemination and communication and express

oneself and communicate geological topics in both Danish and English.

3.1.2 Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology





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Compulsory subject elements

15 ECTS must be covered as subject elements from the following list:

NIGK14019U Core to Crust: Earth’s Evolution and Processes (part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14020U Core to Crust: Earth’s Evolution and Processes (part 2) Block 2 7.5 ECTS



Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this

curriculum (see above)




NIGK14021U

Sedimentary Basins - Evolution,


Block 2 7.5 ECTS




NGEA09041U

Applied Mathematical and Numerical

Modelling


NGEA09038U

Current Advances in Igneous and



NIGK14018U

Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied



NGEK12001U

Integrated Hydrological Modelling Using

MIKE SHE


NIGK14028U

Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and

Proxies (part 1)


NIGK14029U

Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and

Proxies (part 2)


NNMK13000U

Quaternary Landforms: Processes,



NNMK13001U





NIGK14049U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience

(part 1)


NIGK14050U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience

(part 2)


NIGK14023U Geophysics: Global Seismology and

Potential Fields (part 1)


NIGK14024U Geophysics: Global Seismology and

Potential Fields (part 2)






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curriculum.

Competence profile


Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology has acquired the same competence profile as described

in the specialisation Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology in the 2017/18 curriculum.

Title

If a specialisation in Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology has been chosen, the title awarded

is Master of Science in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Geochemistry, Mineralogy

and Petrology.

3.1.3 Geological Applied Geophysics










NIGK15024U Solid Earth Geophysics ( part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS


NIGK14023U Geophysics: Global Seismology and Potential Fields

(part 1)



(part 2)





Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this curriculum

(see above)




NIGK14021U


Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS





NGEA09038U

Current Advances in Igneous and Metamorphic

Petrology and Geochemistry


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NIGK14018U

Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied Mineralogy and

Mineral Resources


NGEK12001U

Integrated Hydrological Modelling Using MIKE

SHE


NIGK14028U

Past Climate and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies

(part 1)


NIGK14029U


(part 2)


NNMK13000U


Sediments (1)


NNMK13001U


Sediments (2)














curriculum.

Competence profile


Geological Applied Geophysics has acquired the same competence profile as described in the

specialisation Solid Earth Geophysics in the 2017/18 curriculum.

Title

If a specialisation in Geological Applied Geophysics has been chosen, the title awarded is Master

of Science in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Geological Applied Geophysics.

3.1.4 Palaeoclimate










NIGK14028U Past Climates and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies (part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14029U Past Climates and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies (part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS

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Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this curriculum (see above)




NIGK14021U


Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS





NGEA09038U


and Geochemistry


NIGK14018U


Resources



NNMK13000U


Sediments (1)


NNMK13001U


Sediments (2)
















curriculum.

Competence profile

On completion of the programme, an MSc in geology-geoscience with a specialisation in

Palaeoclimate has acquired the following (additionally to the general profile):

Knowledge about:

The chronology and development of quaternary stratigraphy and the palaeoenvironment

in Scandinavia.

Climate archives, geochemical and sedimentary proxies.

Skills in/to:

Analysis of multiple palaeoclimate-related data sets, interpretation of processes and the

links back to the observed data.

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Identification, description and interpretation of the most significant palaeoclimatic

aspects of correlation of outcrop profiles and geochemical/sedimentary proxies, using

stratigraphic principles, including chemostratigraphy..

Competences in/to:

Analysis of geological climate archives based on field observations or geochemical and


Evaluating the validity of palaeoclimatic archives and model results by means of

comparative studies.

Presentation of a thesis and interpretation of a palaeoclimatic problem.

Title

If a specialisation in Palaeoclimate has been chosen, the title awarded is Master of Science in

Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Palaeoclimate.

3.1.5 Sedimentary Basin Studies










NIGK14021U Sedimentary Basins: Evolution, Environments and Resources

(part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS

NIGK14022U Sedimentary Basins: Evolution, Environments and Resources

(part 2)

Block 4 7.5 ECTS



Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this curriculum (see

above)








NGEA09038U

Current Advances in Igneous and Metamorphic

Petrology and Geochemistry


NIGK14018U

Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied Mineralogy and

Mineral Resources



NIGK14028U


(part 1)


NIGK14029U


(part 2)


NNMK13000U


Sediments (1)


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NNMK13001U


Sediments (2)






(part 1)



(part 2)











curriculum.

Competence profile

On completion of the programme, an MSc in geology-geoscience with a specialisation in

Sedimentary Basin Studies has acquired the following (additionally to the general profile):

Knowledge about:

The essential elements in analyses of sedimentary source areas, including geology,

provenance studies, sediment flux and drainage patterns.

The nature and significance of flora and fauna in various sediments.

Skills in/to:

Classification of sedimentary basins in a plate-tectonic framework, and description and

interpretation of basin-filling in a tectonic-stratigraphic framework.

Identification, characterisation and interpretation of major deposit systems, with the aid of

correlations of outcrop profiles, borehole logs and seismic profiles, based on seismic and

sequence stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology.

Competences in/to:

Identification and explanation models for potentially important sedimentary resources,

including hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins.

Presentation of a synthesis of the formation, stratigraphic development and resources in a

sedimentary basin on the basis of existing data.

Title

If a specialisation in Sedimentary Basin Studies has been chosen, the title awarded is Master of

Science in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Sedimentary Basin Studies.


The specialisation is continued in the present curriculum but has been changed in its composition

of the compulsory, restricted elective and elective subject elements.

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Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of all of the specialisations in this curriculum (see

above)




NIGK14021U


Resources (part 1)

Block 2 7.5 ECTS





NGEA09038U


and Geochemistry


NIGK14018U


Resources





NNMK13000U


Sediments (1)


NNMK13001U


Sediments (2)





NIGK14023U Geophysics: Global Seismology and Potential Fields (part

1)


NIGK14024U Geophysics: Global Seismology and Potential Fields (part

2)









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curriculum.

Competence profile

On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water

Resources has acquired the same competence profile as described in the specialisation with the

same name in the 2017/18 curriculum.

Title

If a specialisation in Water Resources has been chosen, the title awarded is Master of Science in

Geology-Geoscience with a specialisation in Water Resources.

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4 Course specific changes

Discontinued course Interim arrangement

Applied Mathematical and

Numerical Modelling

(NGEA09041), 7.5 ECTS

Final Availability

The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17

and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.

Restricted Elective Course

The course was a restricted elective course in the academic years

2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:

- Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon

Resources

- Water Resources

- Solid Earth Geophysics

- Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology

The course was a restricted elective course in the academic year

2014/15 on the General profile in Geology-Geoscience and on the

following specialisations:

- Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology

- Geological Applied Geophysics

- Palaeoclimate

- Sedimentary Basin Studies

- Water Resources

Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial

Geoscience (Part 1)

(NIGK14049U), 7.5 ECTS

+

Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial

Geoscience (Part 2)


The course “Part 1” is identical to Fluvial and Estuarine Geoscience

(NIGK17017U), 7.5 ECTS.

The course “Part 2” is identical to Coastal Geoscience (NIGK17014U),

7.5 ECTS.

Final Availability

“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year

2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.


The courses “Part 1” and “Part 2” were restricted elective courses in

the academic year 2014/15 on the General profile in Geology-

Geoscience and on the following specialisations:



- Palaeoclimate


Water Resources

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Current Advances in Igneous and

Metamorphic Petrology and

Geochemistry (NGEA09038U), 7.5

ECTS

Final Availability












- Palaeoclimate


- Water Resources

Field and Methods Course

(NIGK13014U), 15 ECTS

Final Availability




The course was a restricted elective course on the general profile and

on the specialisations in Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology;

Geological Applied Geophysics; Palaeoclimate and Sedimentary Basin

Studies in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier.

The course was a restricted elective course on the specialisation in

Geomorphology in the academic year 2013/14 or earlier.

The course is equivalent to Field and Methods Course in Geology-

Geoscience (NIGK15007U), 15 ECTS.

Fluid-Rock Interactions, Applied



Final Availability












- Palaeoclimate


Water Resources

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Geophysics - Global Seismology

and Potential Fields (part 1)


Final Availability



Compulsory Course

The course was a compulsory course on the specialisation in

Geological Applied Geophysics in the academic year 2014/15 or

earlier.

The course is equivalent to Solid Earth Geophysics (part 1)





Palaeoclimate; Sedimentary Basin Studies and Water Resources in the

academic year 2014/15 or earlier.



Geophysics - Global Seismology

and Potential Fields (part 2)


Final Availability



Compulsory Course

The course was a compulsory course on the specialisation in

Geological Applied Geophysics in the academic year 2014/15 or

earlier.

The course is equivalent to Solid Earth Geophysics (part 2)





Palaeoclimate; Sedimentary Basin Studies and Water Resources in the

academic year 2014/15 or earlier.



Integrated Hydrological Modelling

Using MIKE SHE

(NGEK12001U), 7.5 ECTS

Final Availability







Resources

- Water Resources


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- Palaeoclimate


- Water Resources

Marine Geoscience

(NGEK10030U), 7.5 ECTS

Final Availability





the specialisations in Geological Applied Geophysics; Palaeoclimate;

Sedimentary Basin Studies and Water Resources in the academic year

2014/15 or earlier.



The course is equivalent to Marine Geoscience (NIGK15033U), 5

ECTS.

Past Climate and Sea Level –

Processes and Proxies (Part 1)


+

Past Climate and Sea Level –

Processes and Proxies (Part 2)


Final Availability

“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year

2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.

Compulsory Course

The courses “Part 1” and “Part 2” were compulsory courses in the

academic years 2014/15 on the following specialisation:

- Palaeoclimate

Students following the courses “Part 1” + “Part 2” as compulsory

subject elements can replace the courses in different ways. One of the

following possibilities must be followed:

1) If one of the two courses is passed (7.5 ECTS), Past Climate

and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies (NIGK17002U) must be

passed.

- If none of the two courses are passed (0 ECTS), Past Climate

and Sea Level: Processes and Proxies (NIGK17002U) +

Sedimentary Deposits: Modern and Ancient (NIGK17019U)

must be passed.



the academic years 2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following

specialisations:


Resources

- Water Resources

- Solid Earth Geophysics


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the academic year 2014/15 on the General profile in Geology-

Geoscience and on the following specialisations:




Water Resources

Process Studies and Field

Techniques (NGEA09055U), 7.5

ECTS

Final Availability





2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 on the following specialisations:


Resources

- Water Resources






- Palaeoclimate


Water Resources

Project Course (NIGK13020U),

7.5 ECTS

Final Availability





the specialisations in Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology;

Geological Applied Geophysics; Palaeoclimate; Sedimentary Basin

Studies and Water Resources in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier.



The course is equivalent to Project course in Geology-Geoscience

(NIGK15023U), 7.5 ECTS.

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(NNMK13000U), 7.5 ECTS

+



(NNMK13001U), 7.5 ECTS

Final Availability

“1” + “2” were offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17



The courses “1” and “2” were restricted elective courses in the

academic years 2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:


Resources

- Water Resources

The courses “1” and “2” were restricted elective courses in the

academic year 2014/15 on the General profile in Geology-Geoscience

and on the following specialisations:



- Palaeoclimate


- Water Resources

Radiogenic Isotopes (RgIsotop)

(NNMA12001U), 7.5 ECTS

Final Availability





2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisation:







- Palaeoclimate


- Water Resources

The Evolving Lithosphere

(NGEA09039U), 7.5 ECTS Final Availability





the specialisations in Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology;

Geological Applied Geophysics; Palaeoclimate; Sedimentary Basin

Studies and Water Resources in the academic year 2014/15 or earlier.



The course is equivalent to Lithosphere structure from geophysical

data (NIGK15016U), 7.5 ECTS.

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Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis

After completing the thesis, the student should have:

Knowledge about:

Identifying scientific problems within the subject areas for the chosen geological

specialisation.

Summarising a combination of methodologies/theories based on international research for

use in the work with problem formulation.

Discussion of theories/models on the basis of and with a high degree of independence.

Skills to:

Apply and critically evaluate theories/methodologies in the field of geoscience, including

their applicability and limitations.

Assess the extent to which the production and interpretation of findings/material obtained in

the study depend on the theory/methodology and the constraints chosen.

Draw conclusions in a clear and academic manner in relation to the problem formulation and

considering the topic and the subject area of the thesis.

Discuss and communicate the significance of the thesis on the basis of previous data, earlier

research and geological theory.

Conduct experimental work/producing own geological data relevant to the topic as

formulated in the problem formulation.

Process geological data through a choice of academic analysis methods and present findings

objectively and in a concise manner.

Assess the credibility of own findings based on relevant data processing.

Competences in:

Initiating and performing academic work within the research context of the chosen study

programme and geological specialisation.

Solving complex problems and carrying out development assignments in a general geological

context.

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