2024
Sedimentology
Name: Sedimentology
Code: GEO12929L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This training allows students to acquire skills to identify and describe sedimentary rocks, frame their generation in different sedimentary environments, and describe the main stages of Sedimentogenesis.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To understand the relations of the Sedimentology with the other areas of Geology (Stratigraphy, Paleontology and Petroleum Geology) and with the other sciences (e.g. Physics; Chemistry; Biology)
Identification and description of the different groups of sedimentary rocks.
To apply methods of study of distinct sedimentary rocks, in order to describe them and identify is potential industrial application (e.g. Extractive Industry).
To understand the formation of sedimentary rocks considering the sedimentary processes and the sedimentary environments (Continental, Transition and Marine).
The understanding of the sedimentary environments as dynamic systems with great importance to Environmental preservation/Territory management and the Extractive Industry.
Identification and description of the different groups of sedimentary rocks.
To apply methods of study of distinct sedimentary rocks, in order to describe them and identify is potential industrial application (e.g. Extractive Industry).
To understand the formation of sedimentary rocks considering the sedimentary processes and the sedimentary environments (Continental, Transition and Marine).
The understanding of the sedimentary environments as dynamic systems with great importance to Environmental preservation/Territory management and the Extractive Industry.
Contents
1. Lecture:
The Sedimentology in the framework of the Geology.
The importance of the Sedimentology in the Geology, Environmental Sciences and Extractive Industry.
Formation and systematic of the sedimentary rocks.
Study methods of the sediments and sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary structures.
Hydrodynamics and the sedimentation.
Sedimentary environments:
- Continental (Aeolian, Fluvial, Alluvial, Lacustrine);
- Transitional (Estuarine, Deltaic, Coastal)
- Marine (Carbonate platform, Siliciclastic platform, Pelagic sedimentation).
Sedimentary cycles.
Diagenetic processes.
Portuguese sedimentary basins.
2. Lab Assignments:
Laboratory Techniques applied to classify sediments and sedimentary rocks.
Statistical analysis of particle sizes and sediments.
Quantitative analysis method applied to sedimentary structures.
Sedimentary textures.
Petrographic analysis.
Classification of the sediments and sedimentary rocks according to compositional and textural analysis.
The Sedimentology in the framework of the Geology.
The importance of the Sedimentology in the Geology, Environmental Sciences and Extractive Industry.
Formation and systematic of the sedimentary rocks.
Study methods of the sediments and sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary structures.
Hydrodynamics and the sedimentation.
Sedimentary environments:
- Continental (Aeolian, Fluvial, Alluvial, Lacustrine);
- Transitional (Estuarine, Deltaic, Coastal)
- Marine (Carbonate platform, Siliciclastic platform, Pelagic sedimentation).
Sedimentary cycles.
Diagenetic processes.
Portuguese sedimentary basins.
2. Lab Assignments:
Laboratory Techniques applied to classify sediments and sedimentary rocks.
Statistical analysis of particle sizes and sediments.
Quantitative analysis method applied to sedimentary structures.
Sedimentary textures.
Petrographic analysis.
Classification of the sediments and sedimentary rocks according to compositional and textural analysis.
Teaching Methods
1. Teaching methods:
Structured classes using Powerpoints (theoretical).
Application of methods and techniques for studying sedimentary rocks (practice); privileges the direct obtaining of data from selected samples and also the processing of data obtained in case studies, in order to initiate trainees in research activities).
Laboratory classes and in the petrographic microscopy room.
Statistical analysis of sediments using gravity separation equipment and appropriate software for data processing.
2. Assessment methods:
Reports of activities developed in laboratory classes.
Two theoretical tests (2) or Final theoretical exam (1). Final practical exam (1).
Final grade = 0.5 * (Theoretical grade) + 0.4 * (Practical grade) + 0.1 * (laboratory activity reports).
Structured classes using Powerpoints (theoretical).
Application of methods and techniques for studying sedimentary rocks (practice); privileges the direct obtaining of data from selected samples and also the processing of data obtained in case studies, in order to initiate trainees in research activities).
Laboratory classes and in the petrographic microscopy room.
Statistical analysis of sediments using gravity separation equipment and appropriate software for data processing.
2. Assessment methods:
Reports of activities developed in laboratory classes.
Two theoretical tests (2) or Final theoretical exam (1). Final practical exam (1).
Final grade = 0.5 * (Theoretical grade) + 0.4 * (Practical grade) + 0.1 * (laboratory activity reports).
Teaching Staff (2023/2024 )
- Cristina Maria Pinto da Gama Castro Pereira [responsible]
