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: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600285480
|
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/1/600285480
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks, Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments, Structural Geology
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand, describe and explain the: a) Different types of sedimentary basins, b) the mechanisms of sedimentary basin formation and c) the geotectonic setting
2.Understand the principles of sequence stratigraphy and the control of climatic changes, tectonics and sedimentation on the stratigraphic evolution of sedimentary basins.
3.Evaluate and interpret seismic profiles and petrophysical data.
4. Apply the seismic stratigraphic techniques.
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)
•Types of sedimentary basins and formation mechanisms •Sedimentary basins in extensional settings •Sedimentary basins in compressional settings •Sedimentary basins in strike slip settings •Stratigraphic evolution of sedimentary basins •Sequence stratigraphy: Introduction and controlling factors •Sequence stratigraphy: Shoreline trajectories •Sequence stratigraphy: Sequence stratigraphic surfaces •Sequence stratigraphy: Systems tracts •Sequence stratigraphy: Scale - Hierarchy
Keywords
Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Sequence Stratigraphy, Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces, Systems Tracts, Seismic 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 | 41 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 41 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Written exams, involving multiple choice quizzes and lab exercise. Weighting 100% of the total mark.
2. Two (mid- and end-semester)tests, involving multiple choice quizzes and lab exercise. Weighting 100% of the total mark (50% each test).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Principles of sequence stratigraphy: https://repository.kallipos.gr/handle/11419/13147
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Last Update
03-07-2025
