Undergraduate Course: Volcaniclastic Processes and Marginal Basin Sedimentology (EASC10025)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course is designed to demonstrate and illustrate the utility and importance of sedimentology in understanding geological evolution, inferring past environments and reconstructing tectonic histories. This year it will consist of a three-session course designed to focus on the role of volcanism and volcaniclastic sedimentation using subduction-related marginal basins as case histories. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Sedimentology B (EASC09004)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| to be confirmed |
Assessment Information
| A seminar assignment and an essay will be assessed. Assignment: Each student will choose one modern or ancient marginal basin, read some papers about them and write an illustrated essay on aspects, as indicated at the time of the option. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Alastair Robertson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8546
Email: Alastair.Robertson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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