GEOL331-11S1 (C) Semester One 2011

Principles of Basin Analysis

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 21 February 2011
End Date: Sunday, 26 June 2011
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 6 March 2011
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 22 May 2011

Description

An introduction to the principles, methods and tools of basin analysis.

The aim of this course is to introduce basin analysis and the techniques used to reconstruct their depositional and post-depositional history. The lecture programme will include: basin formation and tectonic setting, subsidence mechanisms, sedimentary responses to tectonic activity, and modern examples of basin types drawn from Australasia. An introduction to various techniques used in basin analysis will include provenance analysis and seismic reflection and sequence stratigraphy.

Prerequisites

GEOL243 and an additional 15 points from GEOL242-245. RP: GEOL242 or GEOL244.

Recommended Preparation

Course Coordinator

For further information see Geological Sciences Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Lab exercises and/or practical tests 25% Lab exercises and/or practical tests - Kari Bassett
Lab practicals and/or tests 25% Lab practicals and/or tests - Jarg Pettinga
Final examination 50% Final examination

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $690.00

International fee $3,225.00

* 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 .

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