Lectures & Courses
Regular Courses
Autumn Semester 2017
Geothermal Energy (MSc level)
P. Bayer, D. Karvounis, M.O. Saar, F. Samrock, 651-4109-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar, F. Samrock
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GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar, F. Samrock
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The course will begin with an overview of heat generation and the thermal structure of the Earth. The basic theory describing the flow of heat in the shallow crust will be covered, as will be the methods used to measure it. Petrophysical parameters of relevance to Geothermics, such as thermal conductivity, heat capacity and radiogenic heat productivity, are described together with the laboratory and borehole measurement techniques used to estimate their values. The focus will then shift towards the exploitation of geothermal heat at various depths and temperatures, ranging from electricity and heat production in various types of deep geothermal systems (including high and medium temperature hydrothermal systems, and Engineered Geothermal Systems at depths of 5 km or more), to ground-source heat pumps installed in boreholes at depths of a few tens to hundreds of meters for heating domestic houses.
link to course catalogueGroundwater (MSc level)
A. Ebigbo, X.Z. Kong, 651-4023-00L
GEG-instructors involved: A. Ebigbo, X.Z. Kong
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GEG-instructors involved: A. Ebigbo, X.Z. Kong
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The course provides an introduction into quantitative analysis of groundwater flow and solute transport. It is focussed on understanding, formulating, and solving groundwater flow and solute transport problems.
link to course catalogueGeophysik I (BSc level)
D. Giardini, M.O. Saar, 651-3543-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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General knowledge of seismology.
link to course catalogueIntroduction to Oceanography and Hydrogeology (BSc level)
D. Vance, M.O. Saar, 651-3507-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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This course is designed to provide an introduction to hydrogeology and oceanography for all Earth Science students at ETH. It provides an overview of the physical controls on water flow in streams, aquifers, and the oceans. It also deals with the basics of groundwater chemistry, biogeochemical cycling in the oceans, the role of the oceans as carbon reservoirs and their dynamic redox state.
link to course catalogueSpring Semester 2018
Geofluids (MSc level)
X.‑Z. Kong, A. Ebigbo, A. Moreira Mulin Leal, [no course number yet]
GEG-instructors involved: X.‑Z. Kong, A. Ebigbo, A. Moreira Mulin Leal
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GEG-instructors involved: X.‑Z. Kong, A. Ebigbo, A. Moreira Mulin Leal
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This course presents advanced topics of single and multiphase fluid flow, heat transfer, reactive transport, and geochemical reactions in the subsurface. Emphasis is on the understanding of the underlying governing equations of each physical and chemical process, and its relevance to applications, e.g., groundwater management, geothermal energy, CO2 storage, waste disposal, and oil/gas production.
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Case Studies in Exploration and Environmental Geophysics I
M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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Integrated geophysical investigations; applications of exploration seismic; applications of high-resolution seismic, ground-penetrating radar, magnetic, gravity, electromagnetic, geoelectric and nuclear-magnetic resonance methods; case studies.
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Case Studies in Exploration and Environmental Geophysics II
M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
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Scientific papers related with a large variety of geophysical applications will be presented. The students will read and critically assess a selection of these papers.
Archive Special Courses
SCCER School – Shaping the Energy Transition
17 – 20 October 2017
The SCCER School will present you the big picture of the energy transition and provide insights into how your research can shape it. Three days full of interdisciplinary presentations, debates, and excursions are awaiting you. Expand your network and gain fresh ideas! The SCCER School is open for PhD and postdoctoral students of the ETH domain and Swiss universities, as well as for scientific assistants of universities of applied sciences, who are working in the field of energy research.
Registration
Deadline: 5 September 2017
Program
Lecture of Prof. Martin Saar: Thursday, 19 October 15:00