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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 depositional, post-depositional, and burial history. The lecture programme will include: basin formation and tectonic setting, subsidence mechanisms, geodynamics of basins, sedimentary responses to tectonic activity, diagenesis and hydrocarbon maturation, and modern examples of basin types drawn from around the world. An introduction to various techniques used in basin analysis will include provenance analysis, petroleum maturation and migration, gravitational analysis, modelling, seismic reflection and sequence stratigraphy.
The course will focus on large-scale basin analysis of both ancient and modern basins. Students successfully completing this course will:Gain an understanding of tectonic settings and subsidence mechanisms for sedimentary basinsUnderstand the forces controlling the development and morphology of basinsLearn the basic principles of a number of key techniques in geophysical basin analysis, including seismic reflection theory and data acquisition, as well as an introduction to seismic stratigraphic interpretation and sequence stratigraphyLearn about the controls on and evidence of petroleum and coal maturationBecome familiar with a number of case studies in basin analysis and tectonics drawn from the development of New Zealand from 100 Ma to the present.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
GEOL243 and any 15 points at 200 level from GEOL
Students must attend one activity from each section.
2 lectures per week (50 minutes each) 1 lab per week (2.5 hours each)
Kari Bassett
Andy Nicol and Camilla Penney
In lab exercises (JRP) - 25%In lab exercises (KNB) - 25%Examination and Formal Tests Final examination (2 hour) 50% date TBA during end of year exam period.
Allen, P.A., and J.R. Allen; Basin Analysis; Principles and Applications ; 3rd; Blackwell Scientific, 2005.
Miall, A.D; Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis ; 3rd; Springer-Verlag, 2000.
Recommended textbook(s): These are on reserve in the library and there will be readings from a variety of texts.• Allen, P.A., and J.R. Allen, 2005: Basin Analysis; Principles and Applications 3rd ed., Blackwell Scientific• Miall, A.D., 2000: Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis 3rd ed., Springer-Verlag
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Prerequisites: GEOL243 Recommended preparation: GEOL242 and GEOL244
Domestic fee $1,036.00
International fee $5,188.00
* 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 School of Earth and Environment .