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05-BMG-SE3-a Sedimentary Processes

Representative Dierk Hebbeln

Learning Contents:

Understanding the mechanisms that generate sediment transport and deposition is necessary for predicting and modelling the evolution of sedimentary deposits. This module introduces the laws and equations used to calculate sediment resuspension, transport, deposition and settling velocity. It will also cover the formation of bedforms under different flow regimes, which will be observed in laboratory experiments. The students will apply the acquired theoretical knowledge about sediment processes during a field trip to a variety of coastal settings.

Learning Outcomes, Targeted Competencies:

1) Quantify sediment erosion, transport and deposition
2) Understand the formation of bedforms under different flow regimes
3) Apply theoretical knowledge on sedimentary processes to understand coastal proceeses in the field
4) Write scientific reports

Course Type 1: Lecture, Exercise (L+E) 2.0 SWS ( 28.0 h)

Course Type 2: Field Exercise (F) 2.0 SWS ( 28.0 h)

Tutorial(s): -

Workload:

56.0 h presence time
54.0 h self-study
70.0 h exam workload

180 h total workload

Exam Type:

partial exam

Examination:

exam elements: 2
SL: 0

50 % written exam
50 % assignment

Literature:

1) van Rijn, L.C., 1993. Principles of sediment transport in rivers, estuaries and coastal seas. Aqua Publications: Amsterdam. 715 pp
2) Open University, 1999. Waves, tides, and shallow-water processes, 2nd edition. Pergamon Press, in association with the Open University, Milton Keynes, England in Oxford, New York, 161pp
3) ALLEN, P.A. 1997. Earth Surface Processes. Blackwell Science (Oxford), 404 pp.
4) Masselink and Hughes, 2003. Introduction to coastal processes and geomorphology. Arnold, Hodder Headline Group London, 354pp

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Basic Data
Study Program

Bachelor Marine Geosciences


Module Type

Compulsory


3. Year of Study


Offering Departement

FB5 Geosciences

Wintersemester

Course Language

German and English


6 CP

4 SWS


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Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln

MARUM2 3180

Phone.: +49 421 218 - 65650
dhebbeln@marum.de
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Contact

Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln

MARUM2 3180

Phone.: +49 421 218 - 65650
dhebbeln@marum.de
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