Vår 2017

GEO-3112 Sedimentary Processes and Products - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for geovitenskap

Type of course

This course is available as a single course.

Course contents

The course gives a more thorough treatment of themes introduced in the basic sedimentology course, with emphasis on understanding transport and depositional processes, sedimentary textures and structures, and sedimentary architecture in different depositional environments. Processes and products in glacial, fluvial, deltaic, littoral, shallow marine, deep marine, lacustrine and aeolian environments, as well as mass transport and synsedimentary deformational processes, are described. Emphasis is placed on clastic sediments. Familiarity with processes, textures and structures will be gained through laboratory and field exercises. Field studies will be based on modern and late Quaternary depositional environments in the Tromsø region, where active processes and recent sediments can be compared with analogous sediments exposed in sections.

Application deadline

December 1 (October 1 for free-movers)

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other program for basis of admission.

Application code: 9371.

Objective of the course

To give an understanding of transport and depositional processes, sedimentary textures and structures, and sedimentary architecture in different depositional environments.

Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

26 hours lectures, 16 hours exercises and 5 days field study.

Assessment

4 hours written examination.

Grading scale: Letter grades A-F, whereof F is fail.

Admittance to the examination requires approved course work and field report.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for students who do not pass the examination for this course.

Date for examination

One written 12.06.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.