Sedimentary basin analysis and sequence stratigraphy
| Title | ΑΝΑΛΥΣΗ ΙΖΗΜΑΤΟΓΕΝΩΝ ΛΕΚΑΝΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΡΩΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ / Sedimentary basin analysis and sequence stratigraphy |
| Code | NGGG 735Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Angelos Maravelis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019074 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 1
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIA | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600215748
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΠΑΑ (196) |
| Calendar | Τετάρτη 14:00 έως 16:00 |
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΠΑΑ (196) |
| Calendar | Τετάρτη 16:00 έως 17:00 |
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600215748
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand how the sedimentary basins are formed under different geotectonic regimes.
2.Understand how the Accommodation Space is changing during the geotectonic evolution of a basin.
3.Understand and recognize terms and techniques of sequence stratigraphy. e.g., System Tracts, Sequence Boundary, etc.
4.Recognize and use various diagrams (Chronostrtigraphic Charts – Wheeler Diagrams) and determine the filling history of a basin.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
•The state of the Lithosphere and its influence to Sedimentary Basin Formation
•Pull-apart Basins – Lithospheric Stretching
•Compressional Basins
•Strike-slip Basins.
•Other types of Basins, e.g., Lithospheric Sagging etc.
•Interpretational tools in Sequence Stratigraphy
•System Tracts
•Recognition of Sequence Boundaries
•Composition and Interpretation of Chronostratigraphic charts and Wheeler diagrams
Keywords
Basin Analysis, Sequence Statigraphy, SystemsTracts, Sequence Boundary, Sesmic Stratigraphy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email, e-learning
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
09-03-2020
