Sedimentology and Ecology of Shelves
Lecturers: Rebecca Rendle-Bühring
Oceanography and sedimentary processes; Clastic systems and sediment supply
Ecosystem and management; Carbonate precipitation and factories; Transport and deposition
Modern carbonate systems, ecology, environmental control and sea level
Architecture of carbonate shelf systems
Clastic systems: Sea-level, sediment export and preservation potential
Round tabel meeting about projects
Exam
Students are able to evaluate of conceptual sedimentation models for tropical and non-tropical carbonaceous and siliciclastic shelf settings
50% project report, 50% module oral exam
Projektarbeitsbericht
Handouts, scripts and specific literature will be provided
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8th SWS: Oceanography and sedimentary processes; Clastic systems and sediment supply
9th SWS: Ecosystem and management; Carbonate precipitation and factories; Transport and deposition
10th SWS: Modern carbonate systems, ecology, environmental control and sea level
11th SWS: Architecture of carbonate shelf systems
12th SWS: Clastic systems: Sea-level, sediment export and preservation potential
13th SWS: Round tabel meeting about projects
14th SWS: Exam
Basic Data
05-MMG-SS1-3
Study Program
Master Marine Geosciences
Module Name
Sedimentary Structures of Shelves and Passive Margins
Course Type
Lecture, Exercise (L+E)
First Year of Study
2.5 CP
1.7 SWS
Winter Term
Course Language
English
Contact Person

Allgemeine Geologie – Marine Geologie
Dr. Rebecca Rendle-Bühring
GEO 1250R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65040
rrendle

Allgemeine Geologie – Marine Geologie
Dr. Rebecca Rendle-Bühring
GEO 1250R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65040
rrendle
Lecturer

Allgemeine Geologie – Marine Geologie
Dr. Rebecca Rendle-Bühring
GEO 1250R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65040
rrendle

Allgemeine Geologie – Marine Geologie
Dr. Rebecca Rendle-Bühring
GEO 1250R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65040
rrendle