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The course presents the principles of sedimentary processes and how these relate to rock textures and composition. This will be followed by an overview of how the processes shape depositional environments and how these can be used to reconstruct palaeogeography.
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of geological processes occurring at the surface of the Earth and to apply this knowledge to recreating past events in geological history. Lectures and laboratory classes will introduce the principles of fluid flow, sediment transport, biogenic, and volcanic processes. We will address how the type of process affects the texture and composition of sedimentary and volcanic rocks and how these are described and classified. This will be followed by an overview of how the processes affect depositional environments and determine sedimentary/volcanic facies.What the course entails:Two lectures and one practical class per week. There will be several short required trips during laboratory periods.
Students successfully completing this course will:have developed an understanding of geological processes occurring at the surface of the Earthhave developed an understanding of how geological processes relate to depositional environmentsbe able to classify and identify common sedimentary and volcanic rocks in both hand specimen and under the microscope be able to use facies analysis to interpret ancient environments and to reconstruct paleogeography.
GEOL111 and GEOL112 (GEOL113 may be substituted for either of these provided a candidate has attained an overall B grade in GEOL 100 level courses, ora standard which is acceptable to the HOD).
Kari Bassett
Jim Cole
Boggs, Sam; Principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy ; 4th ed; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
Chester, David K; Volcanoes and society ; E. Arnold ;, 1993.
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Relationship of GEOL235 to Other CoursesCompletion of GEOL111 and GEOL112 or GEOL113 is required for this course. GEOL235 is an essential prerequisite for GEOL331, and an optional prerequisite for GEOL352. GEOL334 and GEOL333.There will be several short required field trips during laboratory times.
Domestic fee $456.00
International fee $2,072.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Geological Sciences .