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Unit Overview

Description

Biostratigraphy is a fundamental tool for dating sedimentary rock units and establishing their age equivalence in stratigraphic successions. It is widely used in basin research and petroleum geoscience. This unit focuses on the main concepts related to biostratigraphy and introduces key fossil groups. Emphasis is placed on the development of practical skills related to biostratigraphy and integration of biostratigraphic data with geological and geophysical data in basin studies.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024OnlineOnline timetabled
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Honours option in Earth Science [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding of key concepts related to biostratigraphic analyses; (2) demonstrate ability in identifying key groups of fossils on the basis of their morphological characteristics; and (3) apply these techniques to solve problems related to petroleum exploration.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) practical exercises; (2) theory and concepts (written assessments, reports and quizzes); and (3) oral presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Daniel Peyrot
Unit rules
Advisable prior study
GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems
Contact hours
workshops: 1 x 3–4 hours per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.