To provide the students with the knowledge of the main tools of the stratigraphic geology in order to reach autonomy and criticism capability in facing those topics of the geology that need a stratigraphic approach. Application on the field of the concepts.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
COE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Programme
This course provides theoretical and practical foundations of stratigraphy, with applications in various geological contexts and field activities.Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
Core Documentation
INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF IUGS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHYCOE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Attendance
Students must attend at least 75% of the practical classes.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of writing a comprehensive report on the activities carried out during the field trip. The oral exam consists of assessing the achievement of the learning objectives. teacher profile teaching materials
Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
COE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Programme
This course provides theoretical and practical foundations of stratigraphy, with applications in various geological contexts and field activities.Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
Core Documentation
INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF IUGS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHYCOE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Attendance
Students must attend at least 75% of the practical classes.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of writing a comprehensive report on the activities carried out during the field trip. The oral exam consists of assessing the achievement of the learning objectives. teacher profile teaching materials
Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
COE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Programme
This course provides theoretical and practical foundations of stratigraphy, with applications in various geological contexts and field activities.Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
Core Documentation
INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF IUGS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHYCOE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Attendance
Students must attend at least 75% of the practical classes.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of writing a comprehensive report on the activities carried out during the field trip. The oral exam consists of assessing the achievement of the learning objectives. teacher profile teaching materials
Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
COE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Programme
This course provides theoretical and practical foundations of stratigraphy, with applications in various geological contexts and field activities.Course Modules
• Fundamentals of Stratigraphy: nomenclature and stratigraphic units.
• Sequence and Cyclostratigraphy: correlations and data interpretation.
• Stratigraphy in Complex Systems: tectonic settings and Source-to-Sink approach.
• Regional Stratigraphy: analysis of basin and pelagic successions.
Core Documentation
INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF IUGS INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON STRATIGRAPHYCOE A.L., BOSENCE D.W.J., CHURCH K.D., FLINT S.S., HOWELL J.A., WILSON R.C. (2002) – THE SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE. COE A.L. (ED.). THE OPEN UNIVERSITY - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
EINSELE G., RICKEN W, SEILACHER A. (EDS.) (1991) – CYCLES AND EVENTS IN STRATIGRAPHY. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
GRAHAM WEEDON, 2003. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND CYCLOSTRATIGRAPHY: EXAMINING STRATIGRAPHIC RECORDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLES. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
PAPERS FROM LITERATURE
Attendance
Students must attend at least 75% of the practical classes.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of writing a comprehensive report on the activities carried out during the field trip. The oral exam consists of assessing the achievement of the learning objectives.