Numbering Code	G-SCI32 56052 LB58	Year/Term	2022 ・ Intensive, First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	Master's students	Target Student
Language	Japanese and English	Day/Period	Intensive
Instructor name	NARUSE HAJIME (Graduate School of Science Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	The aim is to study the theory and methods for practical research on the formation processes of strata and geomorphology. In particular, students will learn about sedimentary facies analysis and analytical methods for sedimentological data. In addition, some topics will be selected according to the students' choice.
Course Goals	・ Understand the concept of sedimentary facies analysis. ・ Become able to explain the concept and problems of the sequence stratigraphy. ・ Acquire the ability to analyze strata and reconstruct the sedimentary environment.
Schedule and Contents	The main learning content will comprise the methods of sedimentary facies analysis and statistical analysis of sedimentological data. Considering the students' interests, some topics and practice problems will be selected from the following. Lecture plan: 1. Facies models and analysis 2. Concepts and problems in the genetic stratigraphy 3. Grain size and shapes 4. Classification and analysis of sedimentary structures 6. Alluvial facies 7. Delta facies 8. Estuarine facies 9. Wave-dominated coastal facies 10. Processes of sediment-gravity flows 11. Sedimentary structures of sediment-gravity flow deposits 12. Topographic lectureification of submarine fan 13. Facies of submarine fans 14. Depositional systems and sedimentary basin analysis 15. Feedback The above schedule may be altered according to the students' level of understanding.
Course Requirements	Students must have taken the undergraduate lectures "Stratigraphy" and "Sedimentology." It is preferred that students have prior experience in geology classes and field training.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	The basic concepts of stratigraphy and sedimentology should be prepared in advance using reference books and lesson materials on the Web. After class, students should thoroughly review the lesson materials and answer the report assignments.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Will be specified during class.
References, etc.	John Bridge, Robert Demicco "Earth Surface Processes, Landforms and Sediment Deposits" (Cambridge University Press) ISBN: 978-0521857802 Noel P. James and Robert W. Dalrymple "Facies Models 4" (The Geological Association of Canada) ISBN: 9781897095508 Henry W. Posamentier and Roger G. Walker "Facies Models Revisited" (SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology)) ISBN: 1-56576-121-9