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651-3424-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW
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Sedimentology

Sedimentologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Helmut Jürg Weissert, Dr. Hansruedi Blaesi
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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 Marine and lakustrische Sedimente: -pelagische Sedimente -hemipelagische Sedimente -kieslige Sedimente -Flachwasserkarbonate: Fazies, Diagenese -lakustische Sedimente -Evaporite Teil II klastische Sedimente

Resources

Lecture Notes

Sedimentologie-Skript

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sedimentologie
  • Mon 15:15-17:00 (CAB G 51)
2 h weekly

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