Stratigraphy Course
This course equips geologists with practical tools to master stratigraphy, from reading rock layers and fossils in fluvial to marine environments to advanced correlation and field logging. Perfect for professionals seeking enhanced basin-scale interpretation and precise documentation skills in geology and geography.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to confidently interpret sedimentary rock layers. Master reading facies using grain size, structures, and fossils. Apply sequence and biostratigraphy to correlate sections. Build detailed composite columns and handle uncertainty with field and subsurface data. Plan effective field campaigns for accurate stratigraphic analysis.
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Develop skills
- Interpret sedimentary facies using grain size, structures, and flow indicators.
- Employ fossils to determine paleoenvironment factors like depth, salinity, and energy.
- Apply sequence and biostratigraphy for rapid correlation of regional stratigraphy.
- Construct composite stratigraphic columns integrating outcrops, facies, and sea-level changes.
- Design efficient field campaigns to log sections, collect samples wisely, and quantify uncertainty.
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