Sedimentary basins

Analysis of the formation of sedimentary basins through the interaction of internal drivers (lithospheric processes) and external drivers (processes in the Earth’s outer layers).
Analysis of post-depositional evolution leading to the formation of natural resources (energy and mineral).

- Understand the processes of basin formation in different geodynamic contexts.
- Be able to analyze subsidence in different types of sedimentary basins.
- Understand the role of reservoir development (containing natural resources) in the formation of sedimentary basins.
- Establish the genetic links between the formation of mineral and energy resources and the processes of formation and development of sedimentary basins.
- Apply theoretical concepts to simplified case studies, both in the classroom and in the field
- Raise awareness among future exploration geologists regarding environmental, economic, and societal issues.

Bachelor's Degree in Earth Sciences:
Fundamentals of tectonics, sedimentology, petrology, and geophysics.
Fundamentals of the Earth's structure (solid layers, fluid layers)

Ongoing assessment (tests, reports, review exercises).

Digital course materials + numerous paper-based exercises.

Academic Director: 

Johanna LOFI

johanna.lofi@umontpellier.fr