James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

EA2110 - Introduction to Sedimentology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

This subject addresses the formation of sediments and sedimentary rocks and the processes involved in sedimentary transport, deposition and post- depositional changes. The subject takes a process and product approach and examines a wide variety of terrestrial and marine sedimentary environments, both modern and ancient. Students will be exposed to representative sediments and rocks from these depositional environments as well as a wide range of field and laboratory techniques for their analysis and interpretation. This subject provides and important foundation in Earth surface processes and the sedimentary rock record for all earth science and non-earth science students.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:EA1110 OR EA1002
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA2100

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Eric Roberts.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 15 hours practicals
  • 16 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); practicals & field reports (50%).

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.