GEG Courses

GEG Courses

(Current) SPRING SEMESTER 2018

Geofluids (MSc level)

X.‑Z. Kong, A. Ebigbo, A. Moreira Mulin Leal, 651-4240-00
GEG-instructors involved: X.‑Z. Kong, A. Ebigbo, A. Moreira Mulin Leal
Short description
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
Short description
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
Short description
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.
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Hydrogeology

M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
The course offers an introduction to the physical and chemical processes of groundwater flow.
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Geothermal Energy

M.O. Saar, B. Adams, F. Samrock
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar, B. Adams, F. Samrock
Short description
The course will introduce students to the general principles of Geothermics and is suitable for students who have a basic knowledge of Geoscience or Environmental Science (equivalent of a Bachelor degree).
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Integrierte Erdsysteme III

S. Heuberger, T. Driesner, A. Gilli, M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
In der Lehrveranstaltung Integrierte Erdsysteme III werden die geologischen Rohstoffe der Erde, die Georessourcen, aus integrierender Perspektive betrachtet. Es werden drei interagierende Schwerpunktsthemen behandelt:

  • die geothermischen Rohstoffe (Geoenergie)
  • die nicht-metallischen mineralischen Rohstoffe (Kies, Zementrohstoffe, Kohlenwasserstoffe)
  • die metallischen Rohstoffe (Erze).
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Characterisation of Groundwater Systems

M.O. Saar, A. Ebigbo
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar, A. Ebigbo
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(Future) AUTUMN SEMESTER 2019

Groundwater (MSc level)

X.-Z. Kong
GEG-instructors involved: X.-Z. Kong
Short description
The course provides an introduction into quantitative analysis of groundwater flow and solute transport. It is focused on understanding, formulating, and solving groundwater flow and solute transport problems.
no link to course catalogue yet

Geology and Petrography (BSc level)

K. Rauchenstein, M. O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M. O. Saar
Short description
This course gives an overview of the basic concepts of geology and petrography and shows some links to the application of these concepts. The course consists of weekly lectures and bi-weekly exercises in groups.
no link to course catalogue yet

Geophysik I (BSc level)

D. Giardini, M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
General knowledge of seismology.
no link to course catalogue yet

Introduction to Oceanography and Hydrogeology (BSc level)

D. Vance, M.O. Saar
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
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.
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(Previous) AUTUMN SEMESTER 2018

Groundwater (MSc level)

X.-Z. Kong, 651-4023-00L
GEG-instructors involved: X.-Z. Kong
Short description
The course provides an introduction into quantitative analysis of groundwater flow and solute transport. It is focused on understanding, formulating, and solving groundwater flow and solute transport problems.
link to course catalogue

Geology and Petrography (BSc level)

C. A. Heinrich, K. Rauchenstein, M. O. Saar, 651-0032-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M. O. Saar
Short description
This course gives an overview of the basic concepts of geology and petrography and shows some links to the application of these concepts. The course consists of weekly lectures and bi-weekly exercises in groups.
link to course catalogue

Geophysik I (BSc level)

D. Giardini, M.O. Saar, 651-3543-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
General knowledge of seismology.
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Introduction to Oceanography and Hydrogeology (BSc level)

D. Vance, M.O. Saar, 651-3507-00L
GEG-instructors involved: M.O. Saar
Short description
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 catalogue