GE633 : Sedimentation and Tectonics

Department

Department of Geology

Academic Program

Master in Sedimentary rocks

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Tectonic control on sedimentation, major orogenic events through time, effect of orogenies on the evolution of the sedimentary basins. Sedimentological data base, correlation, mapping, facies models, classification, and evolution of sedimentary basins of Libya. Study of international key examples.

Intended learning outcomes

By passing this course, the student is supposed to be familiar with the following practical and professional skills:1. Gain experience in analyzing sedimentary basin data.2.Appreciates the importance of tectonic control of sedimentation.3. Collects the necessary information from the surface and under the surface in a four-dimensional model.4. Observes destructive processes that stop sedimentation or deformation of sediments resulting from global movements.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is taught according to the following methods and processes:· Lectures· Laboratory activities· Collection of information· Panel Discussions

Methods of assessments

Assessment was carried out through theoretical exams, practical exams, assignments and writing scientific reports.

Advanced Sedimentology (GE611)
Advanced Stratigraphy (GE612)
Advanced Igneous Petrology (GE615)
Geotectonics (GE616)
Technical Writing (GE617)
Geology of Libya (GE618)
Data Analysis in Geology (GE620)
Topics in Petrology (GE629)
Clastic Depositional Systems (GE631)
Carbonate Sedimentology (GE632)
Sedimentation and Tectonics (GE633)
Sequence Stratigraphy (GE634)
Clay Mineralogy (GE635)
Field Seminar (GE688)
Thesis (GE699)