2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5753M Geodynamics and Basin Evolution

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Prof Douglas Paton
Email: D.A.Paton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Module replaces

SOEE5752M Applied Geodynamics and Basin Evolution

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module students will have an understanding of the influence of lithospheric and plate scale tectonics on the evolution of sedimentary basins. It will be separated into two parts.

Part 1 – Extensional Geodynamics will address the current understanding of magmatic and non-magmatic margins, margin heat flow and the role of crustal heterogeneity. These concepts will be applied to regional seismic data and students will applying some simple python scripts to consider depth conversion, subsidence analysis and heat flow modelling.
Part 2 – Compression Geodynamics will be field based in the Spanish Pyrenees. We will consider the entire system and consider: plate reconstructions, compressional geodynamics, sediment-structure interaction, fault controlled basin formation, impact on paleo-climate, understanding of the associated resources.

Learning outcomes
- Understand the differences between magmatic and non-magmatic margins
-Apply appropriate techniques, including coding, to analyse margin-scale data, including depth conversion, gravity and subsidence analysis
-Construct cross-sections from geological maps and be able to apply appropriate structural models to areas of uncertainty
-Use field observations to test, validate and develop hypotheses with respect to cross sections and basin structural evolution
-Consider the application of field observations and field analogues to sub-surface data and resource evaluation

Syllabus

The module comprises two parts:
- The first part will consider lithospheric extension, models of continental extension, influence of stretching factors, and implications on heat flow. This will be applied to a number of active research project from associated teaching staff. .
- The second part considers the influence of lithospheric compression on basin evolution. This will involve an extended fieldtrip to a compressional belt.

Prior to the trip students will generate regional scale cross-sections. These will be tested in the field to consider how small scale deformation is associated with larger scale processes.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
presentation	1	3.00	3.00
Fieldwork	1	70.00	70.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Lecture	4	2.00	8.00
Practical	1	3.00	3.00
Private study hours			65.00
Total Contact hours			85.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

- Writing up field data and preparing material (58 hours)
- Fieldwork is split into 12 days (70 hours) and involves personal, group and class observation, discussion and presentation on the outcrop.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Presentations on extensional regimes will have tutorials associated with it.
- Reports and presentations in the field to provide progress.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Part 1 - Verbal presentation (group)	10.00
Report	Part 1 - Interpretation Report	25.00
Presentation	Part 2 - Verbal presentation (individual)	10.00
Fieldwork	Part 2 - Field notebooks to be submitted at end of trip	15.00
Poster Presentation	Part 2 - Individual presentation	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:46:37

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