SUBJECT

Title

Facies analysis of clastic rocks

Type of instruction

lecture

Level

master

Part of degree program
Credits

2

Recommended in

Semester 1

Typically offered in

Autumn semester

Course description

The aim is to develop ability to interpret sedimentary structures, facies and depositional environments based on observations of rocks and literature research. Sedimentary structures of unidirectional and oscillatory currents, gravity mass movements. Basics of palaeoichnology. Facies models of alluvial systems, wave and tide-dominated shorelines, deltas, deep-water systems. Acquisition, documentation and evaluation of field and core data.

Readings
  • Collinson, J.D. & Thompson, D.B. (1989): Sedimentary structures. Unwin-Hyman, 207 p.
  • Reading, H.G. (ed.) (1986), Sedimentary environments and facies, Blackwell, 591 p.
  • Mutti, E (1992): Turbidite sandstones, Agip, 275 p.
  • Stow, D. A. (2005): Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A colour Guide. Academic Press, 320 p.