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Topics in Geosciences: Depositional Systems in the Rock Record

Topics in Geosciences: Depositional Systems in the Rock Record

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Description

Topics in Geosciences is for anyone interested in understanding the analytical methods applied to both modern and ancient depositional systems. Learn how to identify sedimentary processes, assess their variability and magnitude, and relate them to fundamental controlling factors such as environment, climate, morphology, and sediment supply. Develop the skills to interpret ancient depositional processes and environments based on the analysis of sedimentary features observed in outcrop or subsurface stratal successions--and learn how to effectively communicate the significance of depositional systems to both geoscientists and engineers when tackling multidisciplinary challenges in the geosciences.

The Team

LW
Lisa Jean Watson
Teacher
SL
Sergio Longhitano
Teacher
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Study format
Blended
Application period
31 July – 18 September 2025
Study period
30 October – 14 November 2025
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
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Learning outcomes

Increase knowledge and understanding of analytical methods applied to depositional systems

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Identify sedimentary processes, assess variability and magnitude, and relate to controlling factors

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Develop interpretation skills for depositional processes based on observational analysis

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Apply the knowledge acquired to geoscientific problems in other non-class settings

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Effectively communicate the significance of depositional systems to others

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Topics in Geosciences focuses on depositional systems, their salient features, and sedimentary dynamics, observed in modern examples and how they are investigated in ancient sediments--a relevant topic of geosciences and of importance for geosciences engineering. 

The micro-module aims to reinforce foundational knowledge in geosciences, with a focus on key aspects of depositional systems. Emphasis is placed on sedimentary processes and their expression within the rock record. 

In addition to exploring modern system dynamics and their associated risks to human populations, the micro-module also examines how these same processes are preserved in ancient sedimentary successions. 

You will deepen your knowledge and understanding by observing a variety of modern and ancient examples based on case studies, and learn how to systematically proceed in the geological analysis of risks and the detection of natural resources.

Apply what you learn in this micro-module in your regular courses, your thesis project, and working practices, and learn how to effectively communicate the significance of depositional systems to both geoscientists and engineers when tackling multidisciplinary challenges in the geosciences.

Hosting university

University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger