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10194 (v.3) Geology 243 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology


 

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Stratigraphy principles, nomenclature and procedures in stratigraphy. Correlations, facies and stratigraphic maps. Introduction to sequence stratigraphy. Geology, stratigraphy and depositional sequences of selected Australian sedimentary basins. Sedimentology. History of sedimentology. Physical properties of sediments, weathering and sedimentary cycles. Sediment classification. Sedimentary processes and structures. Introduction to the study of sedimentary environments, facies and basin fill.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Understood how sedimentry processess are used to interpret modern and ancient depositional environments and be able to read the record of stratified rocks in sedimentary basins.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Selley R.C., Applied Sedimentology, Academic Press. Clarkson E.N.F., Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution. Collins L.B Laboratory Manual for second year sedimentology.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination (sedimentology and stratigraphy) 45%, Sedimentology assignments 45%, Stratigraphy practical test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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