Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ER5103 : Sedimentary Petrology { 3-1-0 / 4}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Sakthi Saravanan Chinnasamy
Syllabus
Process of sedimentary rock formation Sedimentary particles-sources Mechanics and dynamics of particle transport Fluid flow Size concepts, Techniques of size analysis and interpretation Particle morphology and controlling factors Sedimentary structures Classification of sedimentary rocks Morden and ancient sedimentary environments-rivers, lakes, delta, estuaries, shallow & deep marine, aeolian and glacier Diagenesis of siliciclastic and carbonate sediments Reconstruction of paleoenvironments Definition and classification of sedimentary basins Introduction to basin analysis Facies concepts-lateral and vertical relationship of sequences Sequence stratigraphy
Course Objectives
- To acquire knowledge on principle and process of sedimentary rock formation and evolution.
- Knowledge on the application of principles to interpret conditions of rock formation: petrogenesis
- Knowledge on the application of principles in interpreting the paleocurrent direction and paleoenvironment
- Knowledge on the application of principles in petroleum, mineral industry, and Basin analysis
Course Outcomes
nowledge on principle and process of sedimentary rock formation and evolution.Knowledge on the application of principles to interpret conditions of rock formation: petrogenesisKnowledge on the application of principles in interpreting the paleocurrent direction and paleoenvironment Knowledge on the application of principles in petroleum, mineral industry, and Basin analysis
Essential Reading
- D.R. Prothero, F. Schwab,, Sedimentary Geology,, W.H. Freeman,
- G. Nichols, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy,, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy,, Wiley-Blackwell,
Supplementary Reading
- M. Tucker,, Sedimentary Petrology,, Wiley-Blckwell,
- S. M Sengupta,, Introduction to Sedimentology,, CBS Publications,