COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COURSE COMPACT FOR 2012/2013 ACADEMIC SESSION
College: Science and Technology
Department: Petroleum Engineering
Programme: Petroleum Engineering
Course Code: PET. 220
Course Title: Introductory General Geology
Units: 2
Course Lecturer(s): AMELOKO, A.A and ROTIMI, O.J
Semester: Omega
Time: 2 Hrs contact per week
Location: P66 (Chemical/Petroleum Engineering Building)
a. Brief overview of Course
The course basically is meant to introduce students to the nature and scope of
geology with particular interest in the origin of the earth, General petrology; Rock
types identification and characteristics features, Occurrence, distribution,
classification and use of major fossil groups, Geological time and history
(Geological cycles)
b. Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Know the origin and earth’s history
2. Know what minerals and rocks are.
3. Understand the concept of stratigraphy
4. Understand how the Surface geological processes occur: weathering and
soils, erosion and mass movement
5. To Introduce students to environmental and economic geology
c. Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
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Lecture Delivery Methods
Lecturing/Teaching Method
Educator-Student Interaction (Discussion method)
Tutorial Method
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Teaching Aids
Visual Aids (Use of PowerPoint slides, Lecture templateshandouts)
Audiovisual Aids (Use of video players - movies)
d. Course Outlines
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Modules & Details of Topics
WEEK 1
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The nature and scope of geology
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Elements of physical geology
WEEK 2
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Minerals and rocks (classification properties and occurrence)
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General petrology
WEEK 3
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Rock types identification and characteristics features
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Occurrence, distribution, classification and use of major fossil
groups
WEEK 4
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Geological time and history (Geological cycles)
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Surface processes: weathering and soils, erosion and mass
movement
WEEK 5
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Sedimentary processes
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Diagenesis
WEEK6
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Basic principles of stratigraphy
WEEK7
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Plate tectonics
WEEK 8
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Introduction to environmental and economic geology
e. Tutorials
Several tutorial questions will be given on regular basis.
f. Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading
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Continuous Assessment
This includes:
Test and Assignment (Tutorial, Note-grading inclusive) – 30%
Attendance – 10%
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Examination
Final Semester Examination – 60%
g. Ground Rules & Regulations
Separate notebook for the course
Lateness to lectures not condoned
Notes must be submitted for grading before mid-semester test and final
semester exams.
Absenteeism will not be entertained
h. Topics for Term Papers/Assignments/Students Activities
Assignments/Students Activities will be 60% dependent on the discovery
made, questions arising from class discussion, during lectures;
i. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals
j. Contemporary Issues/Industry Relevance
Very relevant, especially in the area of exploration of hydrocarbon.
k. Recommended Reading/Text
1.
Rocks and minerals – by Chris Pellant
2.
An introduction to the study of mineralogy – by Bakewell, J.R
3.
Elements of petroleum Geology – by Richard C. Selley
4.
Introduction to physical geology – Plummer et. al.