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