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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE2085 Hydrocarbon and Mineral Resources
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr David Banks
Email: D.A.Banks@earth.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Module replaces
EARS2085This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to provide an introduction to the distribution and origin of economic earth resources.Syllabus
- Introduction to earth resources, their location, geological context, and use
- Economics of mineral deposits
- Fluid flow in porous media; origin and modification of porosity and permeability in sedimentary rocks
- Factors controlling the development and location of economically productive hydrocarbon systems
- Methods of ore and hydrocarbon exploration
- Processes that produce economic sedimentary, hydrothermal and magmatic ore deposits
- Processes of elemental enrichment and fluid flow in ore deposits.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Practical | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
45 hours - reading for lectures (15 x 3 hours)24 hours - preparation for assessments.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Progress will be monitored by 2 computer based MCQ's.- Marks will count towards the final assessment.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Mineral Resources practicals | 25.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Hydrocarbon practicals | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 0 hr 45 mins | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 21/02/2012
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