05-MAG-AP1 Crustal Dynamics and Reservoir Formation

This module deals with the structural, tectonic and thermal evolution of the earth´s upper crust and its relationship to basin formation and hydrocarbon generation. Different methods for quantifying exhumation, weathering and erosion of rocks and thermal maturity of sediments will be introduced.

Have a better understanding of interrelations between large-scale tectonic processes and reservoir formation
Gain knowledge on state-of-the-art methods for quantifying denudation and subsidence of the upper crust
Identify crustal deformation patterns by optical microscopy
Obtain expertise in thermal history modelling

Course Type 1: Lecture (L) 4.0 SWS ( 56.0 h)

Tutorial(s): -

56.0 h presence time
84.0 h self-study
40.0 h exam workload

180 h total workload

module exam

exam elements: 1
SL: 0

100 % assignment

Bjoerlikke (2010) Petroleum Geoscience, Springer
Malusa & Fitzgerald (2018) Fission Track thermochronology and its applications to Geology, Springer