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LS551U: LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL HYDROCARBON (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course undertakes a study of unconventional sources of petroleum. utilising the seminar method of learning, where practical, real-life examples are used, this course will enable students to explore the key legal and environmental issues related to the development and transport of unconventional hydrocarbons.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Tina Hunter

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of Llm In Energy & Environmental Law With Dissertation (September Start) or Master of Laws in Energy and Environmental Law (September Start) or Master Of Laws In Energy Law With Professional Skills or Master of Laws in Energy Law or Master of Laws (General Law) or Master of Laws in Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation or Master of Laws in Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course undertakes a study of unconventional sources of petroleum. utilising the seminar method of learning, where practical, real-life examples are used, this course will enable students to explore the key legal and environmental issues related to the development and transport of unconventional hydrocarbons. These will include shale and coal seam gas, shale oil and oil shale, methane hydrates, tar sands, floating long production and processing synthetic and processed hydrocarbons, and the extraction and transport of hydrocarbons in extreme environments. Examination of  the subject  will be though exam and a written essay.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Written assignment 4000 words (40%); One two-hour final exam (60%)


Resit: ​3 hour written exam (60%). It is not possible to resit the essay.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

​Feedback will be provided in sufficient time to be able to be used by students to improve their work. comments regarding the essay will be provided on the essay marking sheet.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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