Sedimentary Rock Diagenesis and Environmental Record

Students will acquire a detailed knowledge and deep understanding of the diagenetic processes and products in carbonate rocks and sandstone and the use of geochemical proxies for solving issues related to rock diagenesis, geochemical proxies, environmental analysis, climatology and paleogeography.

The numerous laboratory activities and examples of case studies will provide students with the fundamental knowledge to apply what learned in professional and scientific activities. Through written reports about specific issues and case studies, students will develop skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

The numerous laboratory activities and examples of case studies will provide students with the fundamental knowledge to apply what learned in professional and scientific activities of the Earth Sciences from energy resources, to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimate reconstructions to the application in present-day environmental remediation. Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in their work environment and to develop critical thinking, problem solving attitude and communication skills.