Geo-resources B-module

The lab and the theory part of the B-module are connected and inquiry-based.

Theory (8EC)

Lab (4EC)
Individual or groups of max. 3 students
The lab has a central place in the module, triggering the inquiries and as the place where the students apply the theory to a challenge related to charcterisation and modelling of mineral resources in order to maximise resource efficiency and/or resource a green future. The student (team) defines a topic related to the challenge within a predefined theme that they will work on during the Lab. They collect, analyse, model and interpret data to address or solve their posed topic. The lab includes an ethical reflection (0.5 EC) on the specific challenge and approach.

Fieldwork (3EC)
Group size: 3-5

Phase 1: project planning (0.5EC)
Teams receive the terms of reference as defined by a (virtual) client, with the aim to analyse specific topic related to resource efficiency and/or resourcing a green future. They need to design a fieldwork campaign accordingly; the design will be reviewed during the project planning review.

Phase 2: data collection en processing (1.5EC)
Data collection in field and processing of historical and newly acquired data.

Phase 3: analysis en interpretation (1EC)
Data analysis and interpretation, answering the questions from the terms of reference, reporting in form of a final group presentation and a written report.