Workshop Program
Friday, July 14
5:30 p.m. Informal reception
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening remarks
Panel Discussion: What should students be able to do after taking an undergraduate sedimentary geology course?
Four panelists with different perspectives offered their views, followed with a general discussion. Panelists include Gary Colgan (CH2M HILL), Tim Carr (Kansas Geological Survey), Elana Leithold (North Carolina State University), and J. Frederick Sarg (William M. Cobb & Associates). See the results of this panel discussion.Saturday, July 15, Day 1
8:15-8:30 Preview of the day
8:30-10:00 Long demonstrations
Read brief descriptions of these sessions-
L1 Designing a Sedimentology Course Around Field Projects With Realistic Scenarios (Bosiljka Glumac, Smith College)
See a classroom activity on this topicL2 Stealing data: Deriving bedform phase diagrams (Tom Hickson, University of St. Thomas)
See a classroom activity on this topic : PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 1.2MB Oct20 06)L3 Analysis of Milankovitch rhythms in ancient lake deposits (Mac) (Linda Hinnov, Johns Hopkins University)
L4 Investigating Bedforms and Bedload Transport in the Field (Peter Lea, Bowdoin College)
See a classroom activity on this topicL5Estimation in Sedimentary Geology: Getting Students Comfortable with Rough Calculations of Rates and Magnitudes (Chris Paola, University of Minnesota)
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10:30-12:00 Short demonstrations A
Read brief descriptions of sessions.Session A1: Depositional Processes and Environments
- Turbidite vs Debris Flow: A Class Debate on Deep Water Depositional Systems (Bosiljka Glumac, Smith College)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Constructing deltaic paleogeographic maps (Maya Elrick, University of New Mexico)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Identifying Facies in a Transgressive Sequence from the Mid-Atlantic Coast (David Krantz, University of Toledo)
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Session A2: Geochemisty and Sedimentary Geology
- Where Did That Quartzite Clast Come From?: A Problem-Based Provenance Study (Andrew Hanson, University of Nevada Las Vegas)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Exploring the role of sediments in the carbon cycle and the use of organic carbon to reconstruct ancient sedimentary environments (Lonnie Leithold, North Carolina State University)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Using Real Data from Ice Cores and Salt Cores to Interpret Paleoclimate (Kathy Benison, Central Michigan University)
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Session A3: Projects and Project-based Learning 1
- Long-Term Sedimentology Projects Using Local Geological and Environmental Problems (Dave Franzi, SUNY Plattsburgh)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Minnelusa Project: A Capstone Exercise for Junior-Level Sedimentary Rocks and Processes Lab (Dennis Kerr, University of Tulsa)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Application of Computer Spatial Technologies in Sedimentary Geology (David Barnes, Western Michigan University)
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12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:15-2:30 Working groups 1
2:30-3:00 Break
Long demonstration session: L5 Estimation in Sedimentary Geology: Getting Students Comfortable with Rough Calculations of Rates and Magnitudes (Chris Paola, University of Minnesota, NCED)(see abstract from this session)3:45-4:45 Plenary session: Societal relevance of sedimentary geology: where does our work fit into broader social issues and how do we contribute? How do we excite our students about the relevance of sedimentary geology?
- View a short video clip from the movie Geoantiquity (NSF Grant ESI-0329669, M. Chan PI), an eleven-minute educational film on geoconservation. Produced by Earth Images Foundation, 2006 (Doug Prose and Diane LaMacchia).
- Watch video ( 3.8MB Aug3 06)
4:45-5:00 Wrap-up of the day
5:30-6:30 Dinner
Poster session
Read abstracts from all posters and links to some posters.Sunday, July 16, Day 2
8:15-8:30 Preview of the day
Effective Teaching Methods
Exploring different ways to teach key areas of sedimentary geology via short presentations followed by general discussion. Read brief descriptions of sessions.E1 Sequence stratigraphy
- Simplified carbonate sequence stratigraphy (Maya Elrick, University of New Mexico)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Hands-On Sequence Stratigraphy (Dennis Hubbard, Oberlin College)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Using data from the Experimental Earthscape Facility (Jurassic tank) to visualize basin-scale stratigraphic architecture (Tom Hickson, University of St. Thomas)
See a classroom activity on this topic : PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 2.6MB Aug12 06)
- Use of an inquiry approach for exploring relationships between small stream dynamics, channel geometry, and bedform movement (Kerry Keen, University of Wisconsin-River Falls)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Using a Flume to Demonstrate Fluid Properties and Sediment Transport (Jill Singer, SUNY-Buffalo State College)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Experiments with density-modified flow (Jim Trexler, University of Nevada, Reno)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Understanding and Applying the Exner Equation (Chris Paola, University of Minnesota)
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- Cementation and Neomorphism: Incorporating the Basics of Diagenesis into Any Sedimentary Geology Course (Kathy Benison, Central Michigan University)
See a classroom activity on this topic - The Tutorial Petrographic Image Atlas for Sandstones (Kitty Milliken, University of Texas at Austin)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Red rock and concretion models from Earth to Mars: Teaching about diagenesis (Marjorie Chan, University of Utah)
See a classroom activity on this topic : PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 10MB Aug2 07)
Short demonstrations B
Read brief descriptions of sessions.Session B1: Projects and Project-based Learning 2
- New Approaches to field-based analysis of stratigraphic sections (Paul Myrow, Colorado College)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Core Description, Stratigraphic Correlation, and Mapping: A Capstone Project for an Undergraduate Course in Sedimentary Geology (David Matchen, Concord University)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Designing a sedimentary geology course around field-based class projects that yield publishable research (Jim Ebert, SUNY College at Oneonta)
See a classroom activity on this topic : PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 2.5MB Aug12 06)
Session B2: Experiments
- Formation and Preservation of Raindrop Imprints (Carol Mankiewicz, Beloit College)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Chemical and Physical Weathering Field and Lab Experiment: Development and Testing of Hypotheses (Lisa Greer, Washington and Lee University)
- Growing Salt: An Independent Course Research Project Investigating Chemical Sediments (Kathy Benison, Central Michigan University)
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Session B3: Quantitative Approaches
- Demystifying the Equations of Sedimentary Geology (Larry Lemke, Wayne State University)
See a classroom activity on this topic : PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint 892kB Aug12 06) - Visualizing the Shields Parameter (Tom Hickson, University of St. Thomas)
See a classroom activity on this topic - Quantitative Analysis vs. Field Estimations: Helping Student to "Make Calls" and Practice Consistent Reporting Techniques when Solving Geological Problems (Tom Morris, Brigham Young University)
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12:00-1:00 Lunch
Long demonstrations
(see abstracts from this session)-
L1 Designing a Sedimentology Course Around Field Projects With Realistic Scenarios (Bosiljka Glumac, Smith College)
See a classroom activity on this topicL3 Analysis of Milankovitch rhythms in ancient lake deposits (Windows)(Linda Hinnov, Johns Hopkins University)
L4 Investigating Bedforms and Bedload Transport in the Field (Peter Lea, Bowdoin College)
See a classroom activity on this topic
3:15-4:45 Working groups 2
4:45-5:00 Wrap-up of the day
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-9:00 Course Design Workshop (optional)
Monday, July 17, Day 3
8:00-12:00 Concurrent sessions
- Field trip (half of participants)
- Using Physical Models in Sedimentary Geology Courses: Exploring Ideas and Examples from the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics (NCED) (half of participants)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-5:00 Repeat of morning sessions (groups switch)
5:30-6:30 Dinner
Tuesday, July 18, Day 4
8:15-8:30 Preview of the day
Short demonstrations B (repeat)
Session B1 Projects and Project-based Learning 2 (Myrow, Matchen, Ebert)
Session B2 Experiments (Benison, Greer, and Mankiewicz)
Session B3 Quantitative Approaches (Hickson, Lemke, Morris)
10:00-10:30 Break
Short demonstrations A (repeat)
Session A1 Depositional Processes and Environments (Elrick, Glumac, Krantz)
Session A2 Geochemisty and Sedimentary Geology (Hanson, Leithold, Benison)
Session A3 Projects and Project-based Learning 1 (Franzi, Kerr, Barnes)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:15-2:45 Plenary: Challenges to teaching sedimentary geology
2:45-3:15 Break
3:15-4:45 Plenary - Reports from working groups; the future of sedimentary geology, closing remarks
4:45-5:00 Workshop evaluation
6:00 Reception
7:00 Closing Dinner
Wednesday, July 19, Day 5
Optional post-workshop events
Wasatch Front Field trip(7:30am-1:30 pm). Field leader: Dr. David Dinter
Field-led stops will examine diverse geology at the eastern edge of the Great Basin physiographic province. Stops will include the Wasatch Fault, late Paleozoic carbonates and terrestrial Mesozoic stratigraphy, as well as Pleistocene glacial deposits.
Wear comfortable hiking clothes and lightweight hiking boots - mostly dirt trails and some rock scrambling. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Utah Geological Survey Core Lab (9:00 am - noon) Scott Ritter (Brigham Young University) and Tom Hickson (University of St. Thomas)
Visit the state's repository of cores. See a brief overview of carbonate and clastic facies and reservoir rocks. This is a big warehouse so you may want layers.
Fluvial-deltaic reservoirs comprise a large proportion of remaining recoverable oil and gas reserves. In 1992, BP research drilled 5 wells in the Cretaceous Ferron Sandstone in Muddy Creek along the western side of the San Rafael Swell. The 5 wells are spaced approximately 1000' apart (approx 40-80 acre spacing). One thousand feet (~200'/core) of nearly continuous 3" core (99% core recovery) was obtained. These cores have become an industry standard for the examination of fluvial-deltaic facies, structures, and parasequences in core. Many oil companies utilize these cores for teaching in conjunction with field trips to the Book Cliffs.
The core lab houses a collection of type oils from all producing formations in the state; representative coal samples from Utah's producing coal mines; and miscellaneous samples of metallic minerals, industrial rocks and minerals, tar sands, oil shale, geothermal wells, and surface stratigraphic sections. You will also see classic examples of carbonate cores from the Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation of SE Utah.