Application of theoretical and practical aspects of basin evolution (from tectonics to sedimentary basin fill) with implications of the viability of resource industries (e.g. hydrocarbon, geothermal, carbon capture and storage [CCS]) for sustainable futures.

Two classes per week for 5 weeks (held as 3-hour workshop).

EARTH4001 - Advanced Sequence Stratigraphy

EARTH4022 - Petroleum Geology

■ Group presentation based on project work

■ Individual in-class test (seismic analysis)

■ To develop critical analysis skills that identify the tectonic history, sedimentary fill, and source, migration, and trapping of energy related fluids within a sedimentary basin and/or crystalline basement

■ To provide an understanding of how the application of these geological principles can provide sustainable energy solutions for society.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Critically analyse a wide range of sedimentological, paleontological, structural, seismic and geochemical data in order to construct a geological history.

■ Describe and explain the processes leading to the formation, accumulation and exploitation of different types of geological resources (i.e. hydrocarbons, geothermal energy) and storage potential

■ Evaluate the prospectivity of example geological resources and storage sites within case study sedimentary basins

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.