Course - Physical Sedimentology - GB8507
Physical Sedimentology
About
About the course
Course content
The course aims to provide understanding of the physical processes involved in sedimentary systems in order to improve the understanding of the formation of sedimentary structures and larger-scale sedimentary deposits.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE The course participant will obtain knowledge of: fluid mechanics of sediment transport, sedimentary rheology, settling and erosion of cohesive and non-cohesive sediments, mathematical modelling in sedimentology.
SKILLS The student will be able to apply fluid mechanical and physical knowledge to interpretation of sedimentary deposits.
GENERAL COMPETENCE Integration of different disciplines to improve understanding of a sedimentological problem.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and practicals. Field work, may be scheduled for a weekend.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Required previous knowledge
TGB4165 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy or equivalent. Requires admission to the PhD programme Engineering, spesialisation within geology, or approval by the lecturer.
Course materials
Selected literature from textbooks and international journals.
Subject areas
- Geology
- Technological subjects