The aim of this specialist course is to provide the students with keys for the interpretation of time and depositional environments through the microfacies analysis of sedimentary rocks.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Programme
Microfacies definition. Sampling techniques, sample preparations and instruments used for the microfacies analysis (4h).Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Core Documentation
Teacher handouts relating to the lessonsReference Bibliography
Flügel E., 2004. Microfacies of carbonate rocks. Analysis, Interpretation and Application. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 976 pp Adams A.E., McKenzie, W.S., Guildford, C., 1988 – Atlante delle Rocce Sedimentarie al Microscopio. Zanichelli, Bologna.Type of delivery of the course
Lectures are carried on using ppt slides. Practical lessons are based on the study of the main micro-lithofacies and micro-biofacies observed on thin sections under the stereomicroscope. During lessons, students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments.Type of evaluation
The examination consists in an evaluation interview in order to assess the student acquired knowledge of the topics discussed during the lessons, starting from the microfacies interpretation of two thin sections under the steromicroscope. teacher profile teaching materials
Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Programme
Microfacies definition. Sampling techniques, sample preparations and instruments used for the microfacies analysis (4h).Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Core Documentation
Teacher handouts relating to the lessonsReference Bibliography
Flügel E., 2004. Microfacies of carbonate rocks. Analysis, Interpretation and Application. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 976 pp Adams A.E., McKenzie, W.S., Guildford, C., 1988 – Atlante delle Rocce Sedimentarie al Microscopio. Zanichelli, Bologna.Type of delivery of the course
Lectures are carried on using ppt slides. Practical lessons are based on the study of the main micro-lithofacies and micro-biofacies observed on thin sections under the stereomicroscope. During lessons, students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments.Type of evaluation
The examination consists in an evaluation interview in order to assess the student acquired knowledge of the topics discussed during the lessons, starting from the microfacies interpretation of two thin sections under the steromicroscope. teacher profile teaching materials
Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Programme
Microfacies definition. Sampling techniques, sample preparations and instruments used for the microfacies analysis (4h).Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Core Documentation
Teacher handouts relating to the lessonsReference Bibliography
Flügel E., 2004. Microfacies of carbonate rocks. Analysis, Interpretation and Application. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 976 pp Adams A.E., McKenzie, W.S., Guildford, C., 1988 – Atlante delle Rocce Sedimentarie al Microscopio. Zanichelli, Bologna.Type of delivery of the course
Lectures are carried on using ppt slides. Practical lessons are based on the study of the main micro-lithofacies and micro-biofacies observed on thin sections under the stereomicroscope. During lessons, students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments.Type of evaluation
The examination consists in an evaluation interview in order to assess the student acquired knowledge of the topics discussed during the lessons, starting from the microfacies interpretation of two thin sections under the steromicroscope. teacher profile teaching materials
Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Programme
Microfacies definition. Sampling techniques, sample preparations and instruments used for the microfacies analysis (4h).Microfacies components: grains, matrix, cement (genesis and palaeoenvironmental interpretation) (4h).
Lithoclasts classification. Grain size and texture. Classifications of carbonate rocks (16h).
Examples of microfacies interpretation: qualitative and quantitative methods (applications of multivariate analysis) (6h).
Bioclasts classification: identification of the main taxonomic groups observed in thin sections (14h).
Geochemical analyses (stable isotopes, trace elements, Strontium isotopes) used for microfacies analysis (2h).
Use of the Gamma-ray analysis in microfacies analysis (2h).
Core Documentation
Teacher handouts relating to the lessonsReference Bibliography
Flügel E., 2004. Microfacies of carbonate rocks. Analysis, Interpretation and Application. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 976 pp Adams A.E., McKenzie, W.S., Guildford, C., 1988 – Atlante delle Rocce Sedimentarie al Microscopio. Zanichelli, Bologna.Type of delivery of the course
Lectures are carried on using ppt slides. Practical lessons are based on the study of the main micro-lithofacies and micro-biofacies observed on thin sections under the stereomicroscope. During lessons, students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments.Type of evaluation
The examination consists in an evaluation interview in order to assess the student acquired knowledge of the topics discussed during the lessons, starting from the microfacies interpretation of two thin sections under the steromicroscope.