Sedimentary Basin Analysis Field of study: Applied Geology
Programme code: W2-S2GS19.2020

Module name: Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Module code: 2GS-007
Programme code: W2-S2GS19.2020
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The sedimentary basin analysis lecture (SBA) is a path to understand the past and present of sedimentary basins. The SBA is not simply a tool but rather a tool kit – it allows students to understand sedimentary basins in terms of their tectonics, sedimentology, petrography and stratigraphy. During the course students will be exposed to various aspects of sedimentary basin analysis – including tectonic, eustatic settings and their sedimentary history. Students will be shown how various aspects of their geological skills may be utilized in a coherent way on a path to integrated characterization and understanding of sedimentary basins and their evolution. Students will learn basics of facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy for both: siliciclastics and carbonate realms – they will get a working knowledge on what might be the sedimentary response to transgression and regression cycles. Students will be shown selected components of ichnological analysis and their application for SBA. In-depth understanding and full characterization of sedimentary basins is a key asset in natural resource exploration and management (e.g. oil & gas). Therefore, you will be shown also selected methods of reservoir characterization, including protocols on matching facies with wireline data.
Prerequisites:
The course is provided in English therefore students attending it should be able to understand written and spoken English. Students should be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas in English as the course has an interactive character and discussion is a vivid part of educational process. Students attending the course will need to have a working knowledge of physical geology, plate tectonics, tectonics, sedimentology and stratigraphy. The key to the success will be their curious attitude and willingness to learn.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student knows terminology associated with sedimentary basins and their evolution basing on Polish and English literature. [2GS-505-1]
 2GS_W1 [3/5] 2GS_U9 [2/5]
Student understands processes shaping the evolution of sedimentary basins. [2GS-505-2]
 2GS_W1 [3/5]
Student knows methodological foundations of sedimentary basin analysis. [2GS-505-3]
 2GS_W1 [2/5] 2GS_W3 [2/5]
Student knows selected aspects of facies and ichnofacies analysis (within context of sedimentary basin analysis). [2GS-505-4]
 2GS_W1 [3/5] 2GS_W3 [3/5]
Student knows how to use his/her knowledge to formulate and test various scenarios associated with sedimentary basin analysis. [2GS-505-5]
 2GS_U1 [3/5] 2GS_U3 [3/5]
Student is able to communicate and discuss his/her view with other members of community (in Polish and English), including those having no geological knowledge. [2GS-505-6]
 2GS_U7 [3/5] 2GS_U9 [2/5]
Student uses his/her knowledge to evaluate (critically) testable scientific scenarios associated with sedimentary basin analysis. [2GS-505-7]
 2GS_K1 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [2GS-007-w-1]
In order to get a mark and pass the lecture students will have to pass a TEST.
 2GS-505-1 2GS-505-2 2GS-505-3 2GS-505-4 2GS-505-5 2GS-505-6 2GS-505-7
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2GS-006-fs-1]
The lecture will focus on theory and terminologies associated with various aspects of Sedimentary Basin Analysis. Students will be provided with various educational sources (books, articles and internet). All information required to pass the final TEST will be provided during the lecture.
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Students will be encourage to further explore the topics discussed during the lectures. Students willing to further built on the information provided during the lecture and expand their knowledge will have an opportunity to do so by reaching to literature and rich online resources. The lecturer will provide some guidelines on ''where to look'' and which freeware software can be targeted as a potential educational aid.
 10 Test [2GS-007-w-1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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