EA2110 - Sedimentary Geology

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject addresses the formation of sediments and sedimentary rocks and the processes involved: sedimentary transport, deposition and diagenesis. It examines a wide variety of sedimentary environments including fluvial, deltaic, lacustrine, glacial, coastal and deep ocean. Representative sediments and rocks from these depositional environments will be studied in the laboratory using a range of techniques including microscopic, petrographic and grainsize analysis. This subject provides an important foundation in Earth surface processes and the sedimentary rock record for all geoscience and non-geoscience students.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the origin of sediments, their characteristics and their cycling through geological systems;
• an extensive hands-on application of standard field and laboratory techniques used in the science of sedimentology;
• create a process-oriented conceptual framework for interpretation of geologic features related to sedimentary geology;
• learn the mechanisms of sediment erosion, transport, deposition and alteration in a broad variety of geological environments.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	EA1110 or EA1210
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	EA2100

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc158369.
Contact hours:	24 hours 36 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (25%); (25%).

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