GP3087 Sedimentary Geology, Dept. of Earth Sciences, National Central University, Taiwan
Instructor: Dr. Andrew T. Lin
This course introduces the principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy. Topics will be covered are: origin and transport of sedimentary materials, physical properties of sedimentary rocks, composition, classification, and diagenesis of sedimentary rocks, depositional environments, and principles of stratigraphy and basin analysis. This course also includes a two-day field training in SW Taiwan.
Course Outline
Part I: Origin and Transport of Sedimentary Materials
Part II: Physical Properties of Sedimentary Rocks
Part III: Composition, Classification, and Diagenesis of Sedimentary Rocks
Part IV: Depositional Environments
Part V: Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis
Textbook
Boggs, S., Jr., 2006, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, fourth edition: Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 662 pp.
Class Assistant
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Course Schedule
Class: 11 September ~ 27 October 2023
Midterm exam: 2 November 2023
Class: 6 November ~ 22 December 2023
Field trip: 9 ~ 10 December 2023 (Southwest Taiwan, ´¿¤å·Ë¡B¤CªÑ¼ó´ò)
Final exam: 28 December 2023
Grading
Midterm exam 35%
Final exam 35%
Field trip 20%
Assignments 10%