11916 (v.2) Geology 313 - Sedimentology and Basin Analysis


Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
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Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

9767 (v.7) Geology 205 - Sedimentology or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Applied sedimentology, sedimentary processes and environments of deposition, recent sedimentary environments and ancient analogues, tectonics and sedimentation. Siliciclastic, carbonate and evaporite environments. Processes, products, facies models and economic potential. Principles and applications of sedimentary basin analysis. Sequence stratigraphy. Principles and application in basin analysis.
 
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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

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
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