Sedimentologicaly about sedimentary rocks – what can we learn based on the fossil record and actualistic observations in depositional environments of clastic rocks 1300-TSOSO
The tutorial is aimed at raising sedimentological interest, indication of data compilation methods, critical analysis of scientific texts, writing of short scientific texts and planning of individual research projects. Focus on particular sedimentological aspects allow the tutee to increase his knowledge. Analysis of scientific texts (mainly in English), discussions, formulation of scientific hypotheses, questioning, looking for problem solutions allow the tutee to build his individual geological awareness. Scientific papers, internet and media reports on the sedimentology of clastic rocks as well as on present-day environments on the Earth and other planets of the Solar System will be analyzed during subsequent meetings. Choice of subjects, papers and other sources will depend on individual student’s interests in line with the general topic set during the first meeting. The tutorial may also be performed in a core storage facility or in the field.
Based on the student’s interest, some tutorial topics are proposed:
- How deep is deep?
- Is it possible to reconstruct the history of the Carpathian Basin?
- Grain deposition, from a sand grain to a boulder
- Rivers on Earth, Mars and Titan – how gravity and density influence the riverine sedimentary processes?
- Geological information recorded in soil - what we know about pedogenic processes and what can we conclude from this knowledge?
- Oceanic currents – reasons, mechanisms, effects;
- Taphonomy – post-mortem fate of organic matter;
- Sedimentological conditions of source rock formation, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons;
- Case study of a selected clastic succession / region (all around the world) / stratigraphic age depending on the student’s choice.
During the first tutorial meeting, the tutee selects one of the above topics or proposes his own topic. During the next meetings, topics related to the main subject are implemented. From meeting to meeting, particular essays and oral presentations are prepared and discussed.
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Learning outcomes
During the course, student accomplishes at least 3 effects from the list below:
- understands and explains sedimentological processes and phenomena in relation to the subject of the tutorial;
- has skills in the identification of problems and proposes their solutions;
- uses advanced information techniques;
- cares about the reliability and credibility of his work;
- analyses sedimentological processes, indicates dependencies, analyses factors that disturb these processes;
- can write and adequately illustrate a scientific essay based on literature and internet sources;
- can describe the selected topic using a multimedia presentation;
- knows a foreign language at a B2 level and has sufficient language skills to use foreign-language scientific literature;
- understands the need to present the most recent geological knowledge as part of the presentation and during the final exams;
- understands the need of life-long learning.
Assessment criteria
Obtaining a course credit requires participation in all tutorials, each time documented by the tutor in form of individual tutorial record sheets. The course is credited based on the preparation of at least one essay, presentation or project. Moreover, the final credit is based on the assessment of the student's work and commitment.
Each student is obliged to present a short summative talk (multimedia presentation) during a joint session of all tutees and their tutors, scheduled for the end of the academic year (June), in which the course takes place.
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
During the course, the student uses articles from the most recent issues of sedimentological journals, e.g. Sedimentology, Journal of Sedimentary Research, Sedimentary Geology or Marine and Petroleum Geology, etc. He also uses websites of leading international sedimentological institutions, e.g. SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology), Stratigraphy Web or the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, etc.
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