1. Applied Geology

Learn how to apply basic structural geology tools and predict the geometry of deformed rocks in the subsurface. Link sedimentary structures and variation in litho-logs with depositional settings. You are trained to predict rocks away from your outcrop and well data.

2. Basin Analysis

Develope an in-depth understanding of sedimentary basin evolution by considering external and internal forcing factors, and economically important geo-resources. This course will advance students’ knowledge and experiences in analysis and interpretation of geological and geophysical data leading toward building numerical models required to predict and qualitatively assess sedimentary features. You will gain hands-on experience by conducting a case study linked to an individual assignment. 

3. Geothermal Energy

Understand low & high enthalpy geothermal systems as well as related geological frameworks and potential for exploitation. Learn how to tackle production related challanges and risks. Dive into numerical simulation of coupled THMC processes.

4. Subsurface Gas Storage

You will develope an understanding of the concept of carbon capture & storage comprising capacities, seal and wellbore integrity, fluid transport and trapping mechanisms. Students will learn the importance of negative CO2 emissions in the context of the global climate change. 

5. Raw Materials

Learn about industrial minerals raw material market and mineral deposit evaluation. Develop an understanding of the fundamental processes of deposit formation and the relationship to mineral exploration.

6. Reservoir Geomechanics

Understand geomechanical concepts to predict production-related compaction, fracturing and faulting as well as induced seismicity. 

7. Reservoir-Geology

You will apply geological core skills to assess reservoir systems, integrating concepts of structural geology, sedimentology, petrophysics, petrography and geochemistry in our lecture series and study Mesozoic and Cenozoic outcrop analogs of reservoir systems in Central Europe during our field-school. Develop an understanding for reservoir quality of clastic reservoirs by assessing controlling factors.

The ERS-MSc will prepare you to work in national and international companies and institutions of

• Geothermal energy exploration & production
• Subsurface gas storage
• Exploration & production of oil and gas
• Raw material industry
• Civil engineering & tunnel construction
• Government agencies & regulating bodies
• Research
• Environmental protection