Sedimentary Rock Formation Stages Course
Master sedimentary rock formation from source rock through weathering, transport, deposition, and lithification to basin settings. Develop skills to build stratigraphic logs, interpret fluvial-deltaic systems, predict properties of sandstone, shale, and limestone, and apply facies analysis and diagenesis knowledge to practical geology and geography projects in surface and subsurface contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear step-by-step guide to sedimentary rock formation, covering weathering of source rocks, transport, deposition, compaction, and lithification processes. Learners will interpret grain size variations, cements, porosity, and sedimentary structures, while constructing realistic stratigraphic logs for river-to-coast sequences. Acquire hands-on abilities to analyse successions, enhance geological reports, and make reliable interpretations for both surface outcrops and subsurface reservoirs.
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Develop skills
- Build stratigraphic logs for 4-6 layer river-to-coast successions quickly.
- Interpret facies by linking sedimentary structures to fluvial, deltaic, and marine settings.
- Predict rock types by converting sediment descriptions into sandstone, shale, or limestone.
- Evaluate reservoir quality relating porosity, permeability, and diagenesis to flow.
- Select, cite, and summarise key geological reference sources effectively.
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