This course demonstrates how the geomorphology of ancient sedimentary environments can be
reconstructed from evidence in the rock record and from using equivalent modern environments as a template.
- To encourage an awareness of the use of sedimentological and stratigraphical methods in reconstructing past environments of deposition.
- To introduce the concepts, principles and implications of facies analysis.
- To introduce Walther's principle of accumulation of sedimentary sequences, and the link between sedimentology and stratigraphy.
- To review environments of sediment deposition and the facies and facies relationships that result in the rock record.
- To encourage a basic understanding of the large-scale controls on sedimentary environment and facies.
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the concepts and application of facies analysis in ancient sedimentary environments. (1,2,3)
- Explain Walther&©s principle, its application to sedimentological analysis and the link between sedimentology and stratigraphy through the concept of litho-stratigraphy (1,2,3)
- Apply techniques for the study of sedimentology and stratigraphy, including logging, the description and interpretation of sedimentary successions and facies associations, and the statistical techniques of palaeocurrent analysis. (1,2)
- Explain the large-scale basinal controls on the deposition of sediments. (1,2,3)
- Use a range of scientific report writing skills, including design, planning, critical analysis and graphical presentation. (2)
- Apply team-working, decision-making and problem-solving skills in the context of sedimentological analysis. (1,2)
- Apply practical applications of sedimentology to hydrocarbon exploration and water resources, and understand their limitations. (1,2)
- Apply field observation skills in the context of sedimentary rocks. (2)
- 22 hours lectures
- 33 hours practical classes
- 45 hours completion of technical report
- 50 hours private study
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