Sedimentology

Code:

GEOL3017

Acronym:

GEOL3017

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	4	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	3	28	81
			3

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Understand the importance of sedimentology and sedimentological studies; be able in laboratorial and field procedures to analyse, characterise and interpret the sedimentological record regarding modern and ancient environments, sedimentary deposits and its environmental and economical value.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students will acquire and apply scientific knowledge which gives them the ability to understand the genesis and evolution of the sediments, in relation with the respective geological and depositional environments, as well as mastering methodologies to depositional system.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Theoretical Subjects
1. Introduction and basics
2. Origin of sediments and the lithological cycle
3. Structures and sedimentary textures
4. Main types, composition and properties of the sediments
4.1. Clastic terrigenous
4.2. Carbonated
4.3. Other types (silicious, phosphorus, organic, evaporitic)
5. Depositional systems
6. Reconstruction of palaeoenvironments and sequential analysis
7. Case studies

Practical Subjects
1. Sampling
2. Laboratory studies
2.1. Study methodology of detrital rocks
2.2. Grain size scales
2.3. Grain size analysis, morphology and surface characteristics
2.4. Texture of detrital rocks
2.5. Meaning of the results of grain size analysis, and morphometric analysis of surface textures of the clasts
2.6. Clay minerals
3. Heavy Minerals
4. Laboratory study methodologies for biochemical sediments.

Mandatory literature

Boggs Sam; Principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy. ISBN: 0-13-099696-3
Folk Robert L.; Petrology of sedimentary rocks
Lindholm Roy C. 1937-; A^practical approach to sedimentology. ISBN: 0-04-551131-4

Complementary Bibliography

Hsü, K. J.; Physics of sedimentology
Kenitiro Suguio; Introdução à sedimentologia

Teaching methods and learning activities

Analysis and discussion of the video projection of themes, pictures and photographs of the contents from the program and of examples well studied and known.

Field work

Practical application of knowledge by solving selected exercises

 

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	28,00
Total:	28,00

Eligibility for exams

As de FCUP regulaments

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical and pratical examination = 100% (20 degrees)

Classification of 18 degrees and up have to pass oral examination