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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Sedimentologie und Stratigraphie
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:22
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
The students are able to - describe the formation of sediments and reconstruct the sedimentary depositional environment and its environmental conditions. - be able to apply different methods of correlation and temporal classification.
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 - Schuttfächer und 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
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Sedimentologie und Stratigraphie |
|
3 h weekly |