Sedimentary rocks and surface transfers

This course provides the necessary basis for understanding the transfer processes that act on the outer shell of our planet. The aim is to learn how to decipher the imprint of these processes through the study of sedimentary rocks.

Hourly volumes:

CM : 15h

TD : 3h

TP : 12h

Field : 6h

Understand the major transfer mechanisms at the Earth's surface from present-day examples (Part 1) and then try to decipher this message in ancient outcropping sedimentary series (Part 2)

UE HAT301T sedimentary geology, tectonics and cartography

100% continuous assessment (graded TD and TP, field trip report, CC exam)

• Synthetic description of the concepts covered in CM:

Part 1: 1- Fluvial systems; 2- Swell-dominated coasts; 3- Tide-dominated coasts. Part 2: 1- Introduction to sedimentary geology; 2- Residual rocks; 3- Terrigenous detrital rocks; 4-5- Biogenic rocks (Carbonate, Siliceous, Phosphate); 6- Evaporites; 7- Coal and Oil.

• Synthetic description of the TD sessions and number of hours associated with each session

Case studies in present-day river and coastal systems. Morphosedimentary analysis of cartographic and photo-satellite documents

• Synthetic description of the practical sessions and number of hours associated with each session

Study of macro- and microfacies of sedimentary rocks in order to reconstruct depositional environments - Morphosedimentary analysis of cartographic and photo-satellite documents

• Description of the themes/manipulations addressed during your field trip(s) and details of the destinations/sites

Analysis of sedimentary landscapes and study of outcrops in various present and ancient depositional environments. Learning of sedimentary facies analysis, cross-sectional survey and outcrop drawing

- To mobilize the fundamental concepts and technologies of sedimentology (macro- and microfacies) for the reconstruction of depositional environments and morphosedimentary analysis of cartographic and photo-satellite documents, to address a problem in the field and / or analyze a research document or presentation;

- Analyze and synthesize data for use;

- Develop an argument with logic and critical thinking;