Sedimentology A (U01850)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : GEO-2-SED

A broad introduction to the study of sedimentary processes, products, environments and facies: sediment classification, sedimentary structures, sediment transport, modern and ancient basins, mud rocks, clastic rocks, methods of investigation, petrography, diagenesis, facies and facies models, stratigraphy, the major sedimentary environments and plate tectonic settings. There will be a week's field course prior to Semester 1, and a local weekend field trip during Semester 1, as arranged. The Degree examination will include a written paper and practical work. An additional class test, assessed exercises, and field work carried out during the year will contribute to the final mark.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Earth Dynamics. Students with a suitable background established in subjects such as Physical Geography or Soil Science may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Organiser. Some additional reading and practical work may be specified for such students.

? Costs : Part costs of the September fieldtrip to Arran.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Earth Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	12:00	12:50	Lecture Theatre 201, Geology/Geophysics	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	KB
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	15:00	17:00	KB
Laboratory	Th	14:00	17:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tu	11:10	13:00	KB
Laboratory	Fr	14:00	17:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

to be confirmed

Assessment Information

Lectures, practical exercises, class test and field excursions (Arran and October weekend fieldtrip). Practical exercises are taken in class and own-time exercises.