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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2021/2022

SII2004 SEDIMENTOLOGY
SII2007 INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICS
This course touches on methods of describing and classifying
sediments and sedimentary rocks, including siliciclastic, Theory of geophysical methods (seismic gravity magnetic and
carbonates etc. This course also discusses the origin and electrical). Data acquisition and reduction of data. Problems
processes of formation, transportation and deposition of in data acquisition and reduction. Sources of geophysical
sediments, and the process of transformation of sediments anomalies. Analysis and interpretation of anomalies and
into sedimentary rocks via diagenesis. The method of modeling. Application in exploration and industries.
interpretation of interpreting past depositional history using
facies analysis is also taught. Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
Assessment Methods: Examination : 60%
Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination : 60% References:
1. William Lowrie (2018): Geophysics: A very short
References: introduction. Oxford University Press
1. Nichols, G. (2009). Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 2. M. Dentith & S. T. Mudge (2014): Geophysical for the
Second Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 432p. mineral exploration geoscientist. Cambridge University
2. Reading, H.G. (1996). Sedimentary Environments: Press.
Processes, Facies and Stratigraphy. Blackwell Science, 3. William Lowrie (2015): A student’s guide to geophysical
688p. equations, Cambridge University Press.
3. James, N.P. & Dalrymple, R.W. (2010). Facies Models. 4. M. E. Everett (2013): Near-surface Applied Geophysics,
Geological Association of Canada, 586p. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
4. Scholle, P.A., Ulmer-Scholle, D.S. (2003). A Color Guide 5. W. J. Hinze et al, (2018): Gravity and Magnetic
to the Petrography of Carbonate Rocks: Grains, Textures, Exploration: Principles, Practices & Applications,
Porosity, Diagenesis. AAPG Memoir 77, 474p. Cambridge University Press.
5. Flügel, E. (2004). Microfacies of Carbonate Rocks:
Analysis, Interpretation and Application. Springer, 976p. SII2008 GEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY
SII2005 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY This course exposes students to community service related to
geological field. Students need to plan and implement
Classification of igneous rocks. Magma evolution and community engagement programs related to geology in
petrogenetic processes. Diversity of igneous rock. Definition, groups. Students are also required to create a reflection
Types of metamorphism and their limitations. Depth zones, journal to record self-transformation before, during and after
facies, and reaction in metamorphism. Microscope study of the community engagement program as well as group reports
Igneous and metamorphic rock. and presentations based on experiences with the
communities.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40% Assessment Methods:
Examination : 60% Continuous assessment : 100%
References: References:
1. Philpotts A.R., and Ague J.J. 2009. Principles of Igneous 1. Lina D. Dostilio, 2017. The Community Engagement
and metamorphic petrology (2 ed). Professional in Higher Education: A Competency Model
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Cambridge Uni. Press. for an Emerging Field, Campus Compact.
2. Gill, R., 2010. Igneous Rocks and Processes: A Practical 2. Julia Preece, 2017. University Community Engagement
Handbook. Wiley Blackwell. and Lifelong Learning: The Porous University, Springer.
3. Winter, J.D., 2011. Principles of Igneous and 3. Lutgens, F. et al. (2017) Essentials of Geology (13th ed),
Metamorphic Petrology. Pearson Education Limited. Pearson, 608 pp.
4. Shelly, D. 1992. Igneous and metamorphic rocks under 4. Marshak, S. (2015) Earth: Portrait of a Planet (5th ed),
microscope: classification, textures, microtextures and W.W. Norton & Company, 984 p.
mineral preferred orientation. Chapman & Hall 445 pp
5. Raymond L.A. 1995. Metamorphic. WCB, 742 pp. SII2009 GEOCHEMISTRY
SII2006 PALEONTOLOGY The course begins with a general overview of geochemistry,
and a review of concepts the student should have come
Study of invertebrate macrofossils, trace fossils, and plant across already, such as cosmology, nuclear reactions, and
fossils in terms of morphology, taxonomy, palaeoecology, calculations involving atomic mass, equilibrium constants, and
biostratigraphy, evolution and palaeobiogeography. reactions involving minerals. Then, two and three dimensional
chemographies are introduced, together with their association
Assessment Methods: with phase diagrams, and their uses within metamorphic
Continuous assessment : 40% petrology and understanding weathering processes.
Examination : 60% Radiometric dating, and the use of stable isotopes conclude
References: the course.
1. Doyle, P. (1996) Understanding Fossils. Wiley & Sons,
Chichester, 409 pp. .
2. Clarkson, E.N.K. (1998) Invertebrate Palaeontology and Assessment Methods:
Evolution (4 Ed.). Blackwell Science, Oxford. 452 pp. Continuous assessment : 40%
th
3. Benton, M. (1997). Basic Palaeontology. Longman, Examination : 60%
Hong Kong. 342 pp.

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