Current course offerings

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Course description

The course covers the formation and analysis of sedimentary basins and how geophysical techniques can be applied to explore the subsurface. Sedimentary basins host many mineral, energy, and water resources, and are currently being explored as reservoirs for carbon dioxide sequestration to mitigate the effects of climate change. This course includes an overview of sedimentary basin formation and fill processes and how basins are shaped by tectonic forces. Planned activities include weekly practicals where you will learn to interpret wireline logs and seismic data and two afternoon field trips to locations around Brisbane, and a 5-day field trip during the mid-semester break where you will gain hands-on experience measuring and interpreting outcrop and core materials. This course is highly relevant to students interested in careers in geology, hydrogeology, climate science, oceanography, and mining or geological engineering.