Principles of Stratigraphy Course
Gain mastery in stratigraphy essentials to analyse rock strata, trace geological timelines, and date formations effectively. Perfect for earth science experts in geography and geology seeking reliable techniques for linking sites, documenting findings, and decoding intricate sediment records in Botswana contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to interpret rock layers, use relative dating principles, and build accurate timelines from geological field observations. You will spot intrusions, unconformities, terraces, and vital sedimentary features, then combine fossils, radiometric data, and area correlations to produce solid stratigraphic analyses and reports.
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Develop skills
- Build clear relative geological timelines from site data using sound reasoning.
- Use fundamental stratigraphy rules to sequence events and untangle tricky layers.
- Spot main sedimentary rocks, features, and fossils to deduce past settings.
- Detect intrusions, gaps in record, and terraces to explain changes after deposit.
- Combine fossil records and age dating methods for strong time frameworks.
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