Course - Basin Analysis - TGB4135
TGB4135 - Basin Analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours | D |
Course content
Formation of sedimentary basins in different tectonic environments; mechanisms for basin formation and parameters that control subsidence, sedimentary architecture and thermal history.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students will learn abut different basin types in a plate tectonic framework and simple physical principles behind basin formation. They will learn about the relationship between fundamental processes such as extension of the lithosphere, subsidence and sedimentation and be able to discuss tectonically controlled sedimentation in different environments. Relations between the evolution of faults and the erosion, transport and deposition of sediments are central topics. Further, the students should be able to discuss subsidence and thermal history for a sedimentary basin based on different types of data.
Skills: Students will be able to discuss basin evolution in terms of tectonic and other controlling mechanisms and use simple software to model aspects of the basin evolution.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises. Lectures are held in English if international master students attend. Student's evaluation of the course via reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
TGB4150 Structural Geology, Basic Course and TGB4165 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, or equivalent.
Course materials
P.A. Allen & J.R. Allen: Basin Analysis, Principles and Applications, Blackwell Scientific Publications. Selected scientific publications. Lecture slides (pdf).
Selected scientific papers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG0515 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Oral exam 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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