Stratigraphy, basic principles of geological mapping (topographic and geological map, topographic profile, geological cross-sections, application exercises in tabular series, monoclinal series, folded series, faulted series, series with angular unconformity, thrust…). Geological history. GIS (geo-referenced information system).

Be able to apply the principles of stratigraphy to date rocks in a relative way. Be able to read a map and to understand the organization of geological formations in 3 dimensions. Be able to make geological cross-sections. Be able to produce a map commentary to tell the story of a given area.

Denis Sorel, Pierre Vergely, Atlas d'initiation aux cartes et coupes géologiques - 4e édition.
Dominique Frizon de Lamotte, Pascale Leturmy, Pauline Souloumiac, Adrien Frizon de Lamotte, Objets et structures géologiques en trois dimensions - Observation, interprétation et construction de modèles en 3D.

 

Basic knowledge of physics, structure of the Earth, sedimentology, depositional environments.