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EA3110 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject addresses the principles of stratigraphy and layering of the Earth, as
well as formation of sediments and sedimentary rocks and the processes involved in
sedimentary transport, deposition and diagenesis. The subject integrates the study
of modern analogs and sedimentary processes across a range of terrestrial, transitional
and marine sedimentary environments, and uses this knowledge to help understand and
interpret ancient sedimentary rocks. Students will be exposed to analytical approaches
and classification schemes for studying common sediment types and sedimentary rocks
from these depositional environments. This subject provides an important foundation
for the advanced understanding of surface processes and interpreting the layered sedimentary
rock record for all Earth Science and Non-Earth Science students
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of key principles of stratigraphy;
- Acquire an understanding of the origin of sediments and their classification and genesis;
- Understand the processes and mechanisms of sediment erosion, transport, deposition
and alteration in a broad variety of geological environments;
- Develop an ability to reconstruct ancient depositional environments from the study
of the sedimentary rock record based on comparisons with modern analogs;
- Understand and apply standard and advanced field and laboratory techniques used in
the science of sedimentology and stratigraphy.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (40%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
EA1110 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EA2110 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Eric Roberts |
Lecturers:
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Professor Eric Roberts, Ms Theresa Orr, Mr Elliot Foley. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 36 hours practicals
- 8 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Eric Roberts |
Lecturers:
|
Professor Eric Roberts, Ms Theresa Orr, Mr Elliot Foley. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 36 hours practicals
- 8 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.