Course - Basin Analysis - TGB4135
Basin Analysis
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
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About the course
Course content
Formation of sedimentary basins in different tectonic environments; mechanisms for basin formation and parameters that control subsidence, sedimentary architecture and thermal history.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students will learn abut different basin types in a plate tectonic framework and simple physical principles behind basin formation. They will learn about the relationship between fundamental processes such as extension of the lithosphere, subsidence and sedimentation and be able to discuss tectonically controlled sedimentation in different environments. Relations between the evolution of faults and the erosion, transport and deposition of sediments are central topics with clear industry relevance. Further, the students should be able to discuss subsidence and thermal history for a sedimentary basin based on different types of data.
Skills: Students will be able to discuss basin evolution in terms of tectonic and other controlling mechanisms.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises. Student's evaluation of the course via questionnaire.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
TGB4150 Structural Geology, Basic Course and TGB4165 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, or equivalent.
Course materials
P.A. Allen & J.R. Allen: Basin Analysis, Principles and Applications, Blackwell Scientific Publications. Selected scientific publications. Lecture slides (pdf).
Selected scientific papers.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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SIG0515 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Petroleum Geology
- Technological subjects