NIGK14022U Sedimentary Basins - Evolution, Environments and Resources (part 2)

Volume 2014/2015
Education
MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience
Content

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of types of sedimentary basins set in a plate-tectonic framework, and to proceed from there in a series of steps to progressively smaller scale and higher degree of details. Throughout there will be a strong emphasis on explorational aspects for resources, such as hydrocarbons and groundwater. The main framework of basin analysis was introduced in the first block (Part 1).
Part 2 of the course (Part 2) is focused on more practical hands-on exercises, where the student work with seismic profiles, well logs and outcrop data from selected basins.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

  • Types of sedimentary basins set in a plate-tectonic framework
  • explorational aspects for resources, such as hydrocarbons and groundwater, in sedimentary basins
  • seismic profiles, well logs and outcrop data from selected basins.


Skills:

  • describe the types of sedimentary basins in a plate-tectonic framework, and to proceed from there in a series of steps to progressively smaller scale and higher degrees of detail
  • describe the explorational aspects for hydrocarbons and groundwater
  • apply seismic profiles, well logs and outcrop data from selected basins
  • perform an independent analysis and synthesis of a sedimentary basin through time based on all available seismic, borehole and outcrop data and by applying a wide spectrum of tectonic, stratigraphic and sedimentological methods within a plate tectonic framework
  • make a professional-style oral presentation and write a short, concise report on a selected subject which can be directly used by a wide range of professionals.


Competences:

  • classify sedimentary basins within a plate tectonic framework
  • describe and interpret the basin fill in a stratigraphic-tectonic framework
  • explain the main elements in the analysis of the sedimentary source areas, including geology, provenance, sediment flux and drainage patterns
  • identify, describe and interprete major depositional systems by correlation of outcrops, well logs and seismic profiles using seismic and sequence stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology
  • identify and explain potential occurrences of economically important resources, notably hydrocarbons in the investigated basins
  • undertake a synthesis of the formation, stratigraphical development and resources of a basin based on all available data
  • give an oral presentation of this synthesis and present it in a short, concise report

Please see Absalon course page.

BSc in Geology-Geoscience or equivalent. In order to participate students must have a knowledge corresponding to that obtained in part 1 of the course.
The form of teaching is theory exercises combined with ad hoc lectures. For the teaching plan, please see Absalon.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Preparation
  • 136
  • Project work
  • 35
  • Theory exercises
  • 35
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination, 20 minutes
The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment

Please see learning outcome.