Principles of Stratigraphy Course
Master key principles of stratigraphy to read rock layers, reconstruct geological history, and date events. Ideal for geography and geology professionals who need clear methods for correlation, reporting, and interpreting complex sedimentary sequences. This course builds practical skills in analysing rock sequences, applying dating laws, and producing accurate stratigraphic reports using field data, fossils, and regional correlations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Principles of Stratigraphy Course equips you with practical skills to interpret rock sequences, apply relative dating principles, and build precise chronological histories from field observations. You'll learn to spot intrusions, unconformities, terraces, and vital sedimentary features, then combine fossils, radiometric dating, and regional correlations to create reliable, evidence-based stratigraphic reports.
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Develop skills
- Reconstruct relative geologic histories from field data with clear logic.
- Apply core stratigraphic principles to order events and resolve complex sequences.
- Identify key sedimentary rocks, structures, and fossils to infer environments.
- Recognise intrusions, unconformities, and terraces to decode post-depositional change.
- Integrate biostratigraphy and radiometric ages to assign robust time constraints.
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