Geoscience Single Honours (Level 4)
The stratigraphical principles introduced in Year 2 are studied in greater depth, concentrating on the analytical methods of seismic and sequence stratigraphy, which allow the geometry of sedimentary rock bodies to be related to basin wide tectonic and eustatic controls.
explain in detail, critically assess, and apply, the techniques that relate spatial geometries and relationships between sedimentary deposits to their temporal evolution, through the study of seismic and chronostratigraphy. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 3
critically assess techniques that relate sedimentological evidence to regional and global stratigraphical cyclicity through the study of sequence stratigraphy. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2,3
describe in detail the ways in which sedimentological and stratigraphical principles relate to structural aspects of sedimentary basins to control the gross-scale sedimentary geometry of basins. will be achieved by assessments: 1
interpret in detail the links between the spatial and temporal evolution of sedimentary basins and the distribution of the sediments they contain, the broad-scale controls on such, and the economic implications. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2, 3
apply advanced fieldwork skills and modelling techniques to interpret sedimentary secessions in a sequence stratigraphical context. will be achieved by assessments: 2 and 3
present scientific findings and interpretations in a standard scientific report format. will be achieved by assessments: 2
- Practical classes 30 hours
- Fieldwork 18 hours
- Private study and completion of assignments 80 hours
- Unseen exam 2 hours
Candidates to answer three questions; one from Section A, one from Section B, plus one from either sections.
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