05-BMG-ME3 Geology and Stratigraphy of Marine Sediments (bis SoSe 2025)

This module provides the basic knowledge of ocean sediment formation and distribution, fluid and gas circulation and its manifestation on the seafloor. Coral reefs and sea-level fluctuations are additional topics. It further introduces stratigraphic methods and their application to marine sedimentary archives. The module is complented by a 1-day ship-based survey which allows to get familiar with the most common techniques for sediment sampling and investigation on sea.

to describe the processes for marine sediment formation and distribution and understand fluid flow processes below and above the seabed
to understand and critical questioning the dating of marine sediments
to be trained in the most common methods related to work with marine sediments on board
to be able to combine principle knowledge in oceanography and climatology with sedimentary record investigation

Course Type 1: Lecture (L) 1.0 SWS ( 14.0 h)

Course Type 2: block course (BK) 1.0 SWS ( 14.0 h)

Course Type 3: Lecture, Exercise (L+E) 3.0 SWS ( 42.0 h)

Tutorial(s): -

70.0 h presence time
70.0 h self-study
40.0 h exam workload

180 h total workload

module exam

exam elements: 1
SL: 0

100 % oral exam

Seibold, E. & Berger, W.H. (1996) The Sea Floor. An Introduction to Marine Geology. Springer, Heidelberg, 3. Aufl., 356 p.
The Open University (2005) Marine Geochemistry. Pergamon Press