Short Course

SC-10: Introduction to Siliciclastic Depositional Environments in Outcrops, Cores, Seismic, and Well Logs

Sunday, 24 August, Monday, 25 August | Sunday, 24 August, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Monday, 25 August, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
| George R. Brown Convention Center

Sponsored by the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)


This is an introduction to the interpretation of siliciclastic depositional environments based on the new book by Feldman, The Handbook of Siliciclastic Facies from SEPM (included with the course). There is an emphasis on subsurface data sets, and how to use that information to make predictions. Settings that will be covered include alluvial (meandering rivers, etc., and paleosols), coastal settings (wave-, fluvial- and tide-dominated), estuarine incised valley fills, deepwater fans (channel fills, levees, lobes), and contourites. Data sets will include outcrop photo pans, well logs, and high-resolution, large format core photos. This course is intended to provide a basic introduction to these settings over the course of two days.

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Geologists, Geophysicists, Engineers
1. Learn how to identify siliciclastic depositional settings from basic observations of sedimentary structures, burrows, lithology, and stacking patterns.
2. Learn how to use this information to make predictions about the distribution of sandstone and mudstone.

Notes

Important notes regarding short courses:

• Short courses are limited in size and are reserved on a first come, first served basis and must be accompanied by full payment.
• If you do not plan to attend IMAGE, a $35 enrollment fee will be added to the short course fee upon registering. This fee can be applied to a full-conference registration should you change your mind later.
• A wait list is automatically created when a short course sells out. You will be notified if you are on a wait list and space becomes available.
• Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm the short course will take place as some may be cancelled if undersubscribed.
• Please register before 24 July 2025 to help guarantee your spot. Short course cancellations will be considered at this time — no refunds will be accepted for cancellations after this date.
• Registrations will continue to be processed for short courses that are not cancelled up until they are sold out or closed.

Fee:
$600 Professional
$200 Student
25
1.5 CEUs
15 Professional Development Hours
Includes CSP 18 – The Handbook of Siliciclastic Facies: A guide to the interpretation of depositional environments, exercise materials, and refreshment breaks.

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