Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeobiology
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV001
- Code
- 1GV001
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science G2F, Earth Science G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
60 credits in earth science including Earth Science - Planet Earth, 30 credits, and Rocks and Quaternary Deposits, 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- understand and explain fundamental sedimentological, stratigraphical and palaeobiological problems
- understand and use the methods applied to analyse the properties of sediments of different age and character
- interpret depositional processes, facies and stratigraphical subdivision in relation to depositional environment, variation in sea level, the tectonic position of the sedimentary basin and the climate
- understand the large-scale physical, chemical and palaeobiological changes during the history of Earth and how these changes can be expressed in the stratigraphy
- be able to practically interpret sedimentary and fossil material in the field
Content
The processes of erosion, transport and deposition of clastic, biogenic and chemical sediments in continental and coastal, and open marine environments. The formation of sedimentary features (e.g. structures, textures, mineralogical compositions) that can be used to interpret depositional environment and facies for litho-, bio-, seismic- and sequence stratigraphy subdivisions and in correlation. The evolution of Earth and the biosphere.
Training in communication is an integrated part of the course.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, practical exercises and field work.
Assessment
Written examination (6 credits), as well as a practical part consisting of seminars, practical exercises and oral and written presentation of project work (4 credits).
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other directives
The field trip will cause costs for travel and accommodation for the student.