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651-3424-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC , GS D-ERDW
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphie

Sedimentologie und Stratigraphie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Adrian Gilli
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:15

Abstract

Introduction of a range of concepts in sedimentology, Earth's surface processes and sedimentary geology in terms of processes and products. Familiarize students with a range of erosional, transportational and depositional processes and environments. The typical facies of the main depositional environments will be introduced.

Objective

Students know about physical, chemical and biogenic sediments and sedimentary rocks. They are familiar with important physical, chemical and biological apects of sedimentation in continental settings and in the marine environment. The have the fundamentals needed for analysis and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks in the field.

Content

Teil I: Sedimente und Sedimenttransport - Verwitterung - Sedimenttransport und Sedimentstrukturen - Klastische Sedimente - Karbonate und der Kohlenstoffkreislauf - Evaporite, Gezeitenablagerungen und Dolomite - Kieselige Sedimente - Diagenese Teil II: Sedimentäre Ablagerungsräume - Flüsse - Seen - Wind - Gletscher und Eis - Flachmarine Ablagerungen: Küste und Delta - Marine Flachwasserkarbonate - Hemipelagische Sedimente - Tiefmarine Ablagerungen Teil III: Stratigraphie - Lithostratigraphie - Sequenzstratigraphie - Chemostratigraphie

Resources

Lecture Notes

Sedimentologie-Skript und Vorlesungsunterlagen auf Moodle

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC , GS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt
Das erfolgreiche Lösen von mind. 4 Lernelementen (speziell gekennzeichnete Übungen) wird als Bonus von 0.25 Notenpunkte zur Schlussnote angerechnet.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sedimentologie und Stratigraphie
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 44)
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (NO C 6)
3 h weekly

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