Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021
Earth Sciences Master  | ||||||
 Major in Geology | ||||||
| Open Choice Modules Geology | ||||||
| Basin Analysis | ||||||
| Basin Analysis: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 651-4341-00L | Source to Sink Sedimentary Systems  | O | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, J. Hemingway, S. Willett | |
| Abstract | The transfer and redistribution of mass and chemical elements at the Earth’s surface is controlled by a wide range of processes that will affect the magnitude and nature of fluxes exported from continental fluvial systems. This course addresses the production, transport, and deposition of sediments from source to sink and their interaction with biogeochemical cycles. | |||||
| Learning objective | This course aims at integrating different earth science disciplines (geomorphology, geochemistry, and tectonics) to gain a better understanding of the physical and biogeochemical processes at work across the sediment production, routing, and depositional systems. It will provide insight into how it is actually possible to “see a world in a grain of sand” by taking into account the cascade of physical and chemical processes that shaped and modified sediments and chemical elements from their source to their sink. | |||||
| Content | Lectures will introduce the main source to sink concepts and cover physical and biogeochemical processes in upland, sediment producing areas (glacial and periglacial processes; mass movements; hillslopes and soil processes/development; critical zone biogeochemical processes). Field excursion (3 days, 8-10 October): will cover the upper Rhône from the Rhône glacier to the Rhône delta in Lake Geneva) as small scale source-to-sink system. Practicals comprise (I) a small autonomous project on the Rhône catchment based on samples collected during the field trip and (II) an independent report on how you would design, build, and implement your own source-to-sink study. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes are provided online during the course. They summarize the current subjects week by week and provide the essential theoretical background. | |||||
| Literature | Suggested references : - "Sediment routing systems: the fate of sediments from Source to Sink" by Philip A. Allen (Cambridge University Press) - "Principles of soilscape and landscape evolution by Garry Willgoose" (Cambridge University Press) - "Geomorphology, the mechanics and chemistry of landscapes" by Robert S. Anderson & Suzanne P. Anderson (Cambridge University Press) | |||||
| Basin Analysis: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4243-00L | Seismic Stratigraphy and Facies | W | 2 credits | 3G | G. Eberli | |
| Abstract | The course teaches the techniques of seismic interpretation for solving geological and environmental problems. A special focus is given to the seismic facies analysis and seismic sequence stratigraphy of different depositional systems. In addition, examples are presented how seismic data can be integrated into research projects in basin analysis, paleoceanography and paleoclimatology. | |||||
| Learning objective | 1. Acquire techniques for a comprehensive interpretation of seismic sections for solving geologic, stratigraphic and environmental problems 2. Correlation of seismic facies and seismic attributes to lithologic facies in different sedimentary systems 3. Learn the principles and techniques of seismic sequence stratigraphy and the differences between lithostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy 4. Learn to integrate seismic data into paleoceonagraphic and paleoclimatic research. | |||||
| Content | The four day course consists of lectures that are accompanied by a variety of exercises. Day 1: Introduction seismic facies analysis with exercise Seismic resolution Seismic facies of contourite drift systems and their value as physical indicators of global current changes. Day 2: Seismic attributes and seismic geomorphology Siliciclastic deltas, shelves and turbidite systems, 2D-3D Exercise: Seismic section Tarragon Basin and reconstructing the basin evolution with respect to the climate conditions at the end of the Miocene. Seismic facies carbonate systems Carbonates as recorders of sea level and paleoclimate Deepwater environments, including cold-water coral habitats Day 3: Carbonates versus volcanic seismic facies Introduction seismic attributes Faults and structures on seismic sections Seismic facies of mixed systems with Exercises from Canada and the Paradox Basin Day 4: Sea level and sedimentation Telling ages on seismic section Seismic stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy Exercise: Sequence analysis Straits of Andros Final discussion | |||||
| Lecture notes | An original script (110 pages) designed for the class will be distributed at the beginning of the course. | |||||
| Literature | Books Seismic Interpretation of Depositional Systems: Ariztegui, D. and Wildi, W. (eds.), 2003, Lake Systems from Ice Age to Industrial Time. Eclogae Geologicae Helvetiae Special Issue, v. 96, S1-S133. Bacon, M., Simm, R. and Redshaw, T., 2003, 3-D Seismic Interpretation. Cambridge University Press, 112 pp. Chopra, S., and K. J. Marfurt, 2007, Seismic attributes for prospect identification and reservoir characterization. SEG Geophysical Development Series, pp 481. Davies, R.J., Posementier, H.W., Wood, L.J., and Cartwright, J.A. (eds.), 2007, Seismic Geomorphology. Geological Society Special Publication 277, pp274. Eberli, G.P., Massaferro, J.L., and Sarg, J.F. (eds.), 2004, Seismic Imaging of Carbonate Reservoirs and Systems. AAPG Memoir 81. Rebesco, M. & Camerlenghi, A., 2008, Contourites. Developments in Sedimentology 60, Elsevier.Weimer, P. and Davis, T.L. (eds.), 1996, Applications of 3-D seismic data to exploration and production. AAPG Studies in Geology, No. 42 and SEG Geophysical Development Series, No. 5., pp. 270. Gupta, S. and Cowie, P. (eds). 2000, Controls in the Stratigraphic Development of Extensional Basins. Basin Research Special Issue, v. 12, 445pp Harris, P.M., Saller, A.H., and Simo, J.A. (eds.), 1999, Advances in carbonate sequence stratigraphy: application to reservoirs, outcrops, and models. SEPM Special Publication v. 63. Payton, C.E., (ed.), 1977, Seismic stratigraphy-applications to hydrocarbon exploration. AAPG Memoir 26, 516pp. Van Wagoner, J.C., R.M. Mitchum, K.M. Campion, and V.D. Rahmanian, 1990, Siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy in well logs, cores, and outcrops. AAPG Methods in Exploration Series, No. 7, 55pp. Weimer, P. and Posamentier, H.W., 1993, Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy: Recent Developments and Applications. AAPG Memoir 58. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in sedimentology and stratigraphy | |||||
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