Course Specification. University/Academy: Suez Canal University Faculty/Institute: Faculty of Science. 3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

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1 Course Specification University/Academy: Suez Canal University Faculty/Institute: Faculty of Science 1. Department: Geology Department 1-Course data Code:PWC 351 Course Title: Sedimentary basin analysis Academic year/level: 3rd Level Credit/ Taught Hours: 3 Theoretical: 2 Practical: 1 Department/program: Petroleum and water sciences 2- Course aim(s) 1- To know what is the sedimentary basin 2- To deliver an understanding of how sedimentary basins form and develop and how they can be studied to determine tectonic, climatic, and eustatic controls on subsidence, surficial processes, and infilling. 3- Discuss quantitative models for basin-forming mechanisms - To analyze several different types of sedimentary basins in terms of tectonic setting, subsidence mechanisms, large-scale stratigraphic architecture, and basin resources 5- To summarize the more important aspects of the sedimentary evolution of the Gulf of Suez /Red Sea basin. 3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): 3.A- Knowledge and understandings: 3.B- Intellectual Skills: 3.C- Professional Skills: 3.a1- Recognize the different types of sedimentary basins and their forming mechanisms 3.a2- Understand the intimate relationship between the sedimentary evolution and tectonic setting of the basins. 3.a3-Understand the stratigraphic, sedimentary and tectonic evolution in the transition from one basin to other type. 3.b1- Apply of basin analysis to evaluate the economic potential. 3.b2- Detect the possible tectonic situation of the given basin on the crustal plates 3.b3- Interpret the stratigraphy and regional structure setting of sedimentary basin 3.c1-synthesize much of data (sedimentary-stratigraphy-tectonic and geophysics) to interpret of sedimentary basins, their history of fill and their record of tectonic processes. 3.c2- Deduce the possible economic prospects (groundwater, petroleum & gas and useful sedimentary raw materials) in the light of the basin evolution of concern.

2 3.D- General Skills: - Course content: (theoretical and then practical) 3.d1- Communicate freely with their colleagues and teachers. 3.d2- Express their ideas. 3.d3- Perform oral discussion. Theoretical part content Topics No. of Hours 1- Intro - What is a sedimentary basin. - Collection of Data. - Plate tectonic. - The physical state of the lithosphere - Controls on Basin Formation. 2 The mechanics of sedimentary basin formation. a- Basins due to lithospheric stretching b- Basins due to flexure. c- Basins in subduction zones d- Basins associated with strike-slip deformation. e- Dynamic topography. -Pattern of Sedimentation. 5- The Sedimentary Basin Fill -The sediment routing system Basin stratigraphy. Subsidence and thermal history. 6- Application to Petroleum Play Assessment. The Petroleum Play. 7-Case Study NW Red Sea-Gulf of Suez Rift Week(s) No. 1,2,3, 5 6, 7 8 9, 10 11, No. of Lecture(s) Three One One One Topics 1) Definition & Scope 2) Classification of Sedimentary Basins 3.1 Based on Lithology - Geometry- Depositional Systems Fluvial and Shoreline Sedimentary Basins). Paralic and Aeolian Depositional Basins Classification of Sedimentary Basins based Practical part content No. of Week(s) practical Hours No ,2,3,5,6,7 8, 9,10 Three Four Three Tutorial

3 upon their Tectonic Status Case Study Revision Teaching and learning methods: 6- Teaching and learning methods for limited capability students: 5.1- Lecturers 5.2- practical labs & exercises. 7- Students assessment: 7.A- Assessment Methods: 7.A.1- Mid term written exam 7.A.2- Final term written exam 7.A.3- Final term oral exam 7.A.- Final practical exam 7.B- Assessment schedule Assessment 1 Mid-term written exam: Week 7 Assessment 2 Final term written exam: Week 13-1 Assessment 3 Final practical exam: Week 1 Assessment Final-term oral exam: Week 1 7.C- Assessments Weights 8- List of Books and references Mid-term examination % 10% Final-term examination % 60% Oral examination % 10% Practical examination % 20% Total 100% 8.A- Notes: 8.B- Essential books: 8.a-handed out to the students part by part 8.b1- Gerhard Einsele (1992): Sedimentary Basins: evolution, facies and sediment budget. Springer-Verlag, 628p. (Parts: II, III & IV.) 8.b2-Miall, A. (198): Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis. Springer, New York, 790p. 8.b3. Allen, P.A. and Allen, J.R. (1990) Basin Analysis - Principles and Applications. Blackwell Scientific Publications, 51 pp.

4 8.C- Recommended books: 8.D- Scientific periodicals, websites.etc 1) Fishter, L. S. and Poche, D. J. (1993): Ancient environments and the interpretation of geologic history 2 nd ed., Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 269p. 2) Collinson, J. D. and Thompson, D.B. (1982): Sedimentary Structures, George Allen and Unwin Pub., London, 19p 3 Conybeare, C. (1982): Lithostratigraphic Analysis of Sedimentary Basins. Academic Press, 555p. 1) The Series of the International Journal "Sedimentology" (IAS). Blackwell Sci. Pub. 2) The Series of the International Journal " Basin Researches ( IAS). Blackwell Sci. Pub 3) The International Journal of American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). ) The Series of the International "Journal of Sedimentary Petrology" 5) webmaster@iasnet.org 6) 7) Course coordinator: Dr. Ibtehal Fathy Mohamed Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Helmy Geriesh

5 Suez Canal University: Course code: PWC 351 Faculty of Science: Course title Sedimentary basin analysis 1- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Matrix of intended knowledge and skills of the course A- Knowledge and understandings: a1-recognize the different types of sedimentary basins and their forming mechanisms a2- Understand the intimate relationship between the sedimentary evolution and tectonic setting of the basins. a3-understand the stratigraphic, sedimentary and tectonic evolution in the transition from one basin to other type B- Intellectual Skills: b1- Apply of basin analysis to evaluate the economic potential. b2- Detect the possible tectonic situation of the given basin on the crustal plates b3- Interpret the stratigraphy and regional structure setting of sedimentary basin C- Professional Skills: c1-synthesize much of data (sedimentary-stratigraphy-tectonic and geophysics) to interpret of sedimentary basins, their history of fill and their record of tectonic processes. c2- Deduce the possible economic prospects (groundwater, petroleum & gas and useful sedimentary raw materials) in the light of the basin evolution of concern.. D- General Skills: d1-communicate freely with their colleagues and teachers. d2- express their ideas. d3- perform oral discussion.

6 Suez Canal University: Course code: PWC 351 Faculty of Science: Course title Sedimentary basin analysis 2- Course matrix table Course content 1-1- Intro - What is a sedimentary basin? Collection of Data, Plate tectonic. The physical state of the lithosphere Controls on Basin Formation. 2- The mechanics of sedimentary basin formation. a- Basins due to lithospheric stretching b- Basins due to flexure c- Basins in subduction zones d- Basins associated with strike-slip deformation Week (s) No. 1,2 3, 5,6 A knowledge and Understanding Skills a1 Intellectual Skills a1,2 b2 a1,2 b2 e-dynamic topography 7 a1,2 b2 Professional and Practical Skills General skills 3-Pattern of Sedimentation 8,9 c 1 - The Sedimentary Basin Fill 10, 11 The sediment routing system Basin stratigraphy Subsidence and thermal history 5- Application to Petroleum Play Assessment 12 The Petroleum Play 6-Case Study NW Red Sea-Gulf of Suez Rift 13, 1 a3 b 1 c 1 b 1 c 1,2 d1-d3 a 3 b 1 c2 d1-d3