Course: Sedimentology

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Course title Sedimentology
Course code KGE/SEDG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Lenďáková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šimíček Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bábek Ondřej, prof. Mgr. Dr.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction to sedimentology, its methods and models.
The students should be able to: - recall the basic terminology used in sedimentology - classify the carbonate and siliciclastic sediments - explain the significance of the features of sedimentary grains cement types for provenance analysis and characterization of diagenetic environment - describe the formation, mechanics of transport and deposition of sediment grains, sedimentary textures and mechanics of their formation - describe facies models of clastic and carbonate sediments - explain spatial and temporal relations between depositional systems, their cyclicity - describe main factors influencing the stratigraphy of depositional sequences: (eustasy, tectonics, sediment supply) - classify sedimentary basins, define their tectonic regime and depositional system - explain how can instrumental methods be utilized in the study of sedimentary rocks
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of external geological processes, paleontology and historical geology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Recommended literature
  • Einsele, G. (1992). Sedimentary Basins. Springer Verlag, Berlin.
  • Hsü, K. (2003). Physics of sedimentology. Springer Verlag, Berlin.
  • Kukal, Z. (1986). Základy sedimentologie. Academia, Praha, 466 s.
  • Tucker, M. (ed.). (1988). Techniques in sedimentology. Blackwell, Oxford.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Geology and Environmental Protection for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter