UniZG - LTU - TIMREX

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1st semester – winter

2nd semester – summer

3rd semester – winter

4th semester – summer

The LTU exchange semester focuses on the Exploration value, from early target generation using geological, geochemical and geophysical methods the first half, to resource estimation and feasibility studies during the second half. Global factors controlling metal prices and long-terms trends in exploration are covered, as well as different strategies which are applicable at different stages of exploration and mining projects. The lectures are combined with practicals using state-of-the-art software such Leapfrog Edge and ioGAS, and visits to active mines in northern Sweden.

Semester 1 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course	Course code	ECTS	Condition	Objectives
Analyses of Mineral Parageneses	26940	5	Mandatory	The aim of the course is to develop skills required for virtual recognition and distinction of different generation of the paragenetic minerals in thin sections of igneous and metamorphic rocks and the recognition and interpretation of micro-texture features in order to clarify petrogenetic history, to make a precise rock classification, to determine the quality of rock as a raw material and to set the steps for further investigations by sophisticated analytical methods.
Industrial Mineral Deposits	27232	6	Mandatory	The objective of the course is to learn about the physicochemical and geological conditions for formation of deposits of the main industrial minerals and their application in industry.
Petroleum Geology	27363	6	Mandatory	The goal is to acquire specific knowledge and skills in the field of petroleum geology, which are intended to prepare the students, future engineers for all aspects of exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, condensate and geothermal waters as well as for professional interaction with engineers of related professions in teamwork
Sedimentology	27336	7	Mandatory	Main objectives of the course are that students acquire main techniques in defining sedimentary facies, to recognize sedimentation processes, to recognize the basic features of modern and palaeo- depositional environments, to recognize and interpret characteristic sedimentary sequences and to analyse all elements present in the sedimentary environment and interpret possible depositional environment.
Mining Law and Regulations	64315	3	Elective	Objectives of the course is familiarization of students with Croatian mining and related legislation relevant for obtaining a concession for exploitation of mineral raw materials.
Physics of Reservoir Rocks and Fluids	26982	3	Elective	Students will be introduced to: methods of measurement and matching of petrophysical properties measured in the laboratory and the same properties from well-logs, with parameters that describe the change in fluid properties from surface to reservoir, in cases of production and injection, with the characteristics of a multiphase flow system in a porous rock.
Seismotectonics	27088	3	Elective	To describe the basics on seismotectonics in different geodynamic settings on Earth, in particular in Croatia, in circum Adriatic region and in the Eastern Mediterranean, and to provide students general knowledge on field and lab methods used in evaluation of seismicity and seismic hazard, assessment of recent tectonic movements on local and regional scale, active stress regimes in the Earth’s crust, and in identification and characterization of active, seismogenic faults and seismogenic sources.

Semester 2 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course	Course code	ECTS	Condition	Objectives
Geophysical Exploration	26987	6	Mandatory	Mastering the specialist geophysical methods of measurement and interpretation applied in the exploration of raw materials.
Mineral Deposit Exploration	27217	6	Mandatory	The objective of the course is to get acquainted with geological methods of exploring mineral deposits and their evaluation.
Petroleum System Exploration Methods	27218	6	Mandatory	Acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of petroleum geology according to the latest achievements from the World and Croatia, which are necessary for the inclusion of students; future engineers in all aspects of research and extraction of oil, gas, condensate, geothermal waters and waters of high technological quality, and professional interaction with engineers of related professions in teamwork.
Technical Petrography 2	27062	6	Mandatory	Objectives of the course are to introduce students with exploration of stone deposits (natural stone and aggregate), their properties and usability.
Deposits of Building Raw Materials	27230	3.5	Elective	The aim of this course is to introduce students to mineral raw materials deposits of building materials. Special emphasis is placed on determining and defining the basic geological characteristics of deposits. Through the course, students will be introduced to the peculiarities of research, development, and exploitation on the examples of deposits of natural building stone, aggregate and gravel and sand for civil engineering purposes.
Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering	162768	3	Elective	Students will be acquainted with fundamentals of reservoir engineering.
Geological Mapping 2	27364	3	Elective	Expanding knowledge of geological mapping including application of modern methods for solving geological problems in geologically complex areas.
Methods in Sedimentary Petrology	27251	3	Elective	Introduction to and selective application of analytical methods in the investigation of lithified and non-lithified sediments and soils. Mastery of techniques and skills in investigation of sediments, sample preparation, quantitative and qualitative estimation of mineral composition, granulometry and morphometrics. Mastery of techniques and skills in interpretation, classification and presentation of the results, acquired by the methods of investigation of sediments.
Petroleum and Gas Drilling and Production	27219	3	Elective	Acquaintance of students with the basics of the technological process of making and equipping wells, as well as systems for the production and processing of hydrocarbons.
Quaternary Geology	27002	3	Elective	Introduction to Quaternary deposits in general and pointing the significance and importance of Quaternary rocks and phenomena for humanity.
Tectonic Geomorphology	27370	3	Elective	To acquire general theoretical knowledge, practical and analytical skills that are used in Tectonic Geomorphology in order to identify geomorphic markers and compute morphometric indicators that can be further used in qualitative and quantitative assessments of recent tectonic activity in the area.

Semester 3 - Luleå, Sweden

Course	Course code	ECTS	Objectives
Senior Design Project in Ore Geology	O7016K	7.5	The goal of the course is that the student independently shall design, carry out and report a scientific project within the subject.
Exploration	O7018K	7.5	The goal of the course is that students should acquire an advanced understanding of geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration methodologies, factors and trends controlling metal prices, and mapping and sampling methodologies.
Mining Geology	O7022K	7.5	The purpose of the course is that the students should acquire an advanced understanding of the ore and mineral deposits' investigation and evaluation.
Geochemical Exploration	L7017K	7.5	The objective of course is that the students should acquire an advanced understanding basic geochemical processes that control geochemical anomalies and their application during exploration.

Semester 4 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course	Course code	ECTS	Condition	Objectives
Master Thesis	27235	25	Mandatory	The master thesis for the student aims to prove the ability of independent analysing and solving complex engineering tasks/problems in the field of geology related to the master thesis topic.
Regional Geology	27322	3	Mandatory	To acquire basic knowledge on geological structure, stratigraphic, depositional, magmatic, metamorphic and tectonic history of largescale geotectonic units and architecture of orogenic units forming the Earth.
Geology of Croatia	27000	5	Elective	Students will learn the geology of Croatia with the emphasis on the regional geological division.
Regional Petroleum Geology	27324	2	Elective	Students will be shown examples of the great discoveries and how were the most important parameters defined that made these discoveries happen. They will be then instructed how to find the relevant data on the Internet and how to make a short presentation of the most important conclusions drawn from the studied literature. Students will then have to write a seminar paper on a chosen subject – as a rule certain exploration object is to be taken and studied in detail. These themes will be freely chosen by students, based on the offered selection of exploration objects.