About this Micro Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Uniformitarianism is a fundamental theory of early geology and in many ways, the present does provide a key to understanding sedimentary rocks. However, in other ways present-day Earth is atypical and the characteristics of carbonate sediments can be better understood by a careful examination of global conditions at the location and time of formation of a carbonate sequence. This Micro VILT will examine changing Earth conditions including paleogeography, paleoclimate and oceanic chemistry and their effects on carbonate sediments through time.   Micro VILT Group Pricing: SGD$1,200 per person / USD$ 889 per person (Minimum 5 persons per group session) For more details on pricing for larger groups or customisation of course outline, call us at +65 6741 9927 or email [email protected]   Delivery of this Micro VILT: The Micro VILT will be delivered through Zoom, MS Teams or equivalent video conference platforms in combination with other online interactive training tools.   Micro VILT Duration: The Micro VILT will be delivered online in 1 session comprising 4 hours, with 2 breaks. Micro VILT Course Materials: All participants will receive softcopy course materials (PDF format).   Breakdown of Modules: Module 1: Factors controlling carbonate deposition and post-depositional changes

1. Exploration Strategy and changes in carbonate deposition
2. Discussion on differences in carbonate reservoirs

Module 2: Global Tectonics, Plate reconstruction, Paleogeography

1. Their influence on carbonate sedimentation and diagenesis
2. Exercise
3. Paleogeographic reconstruction through time

Module 3: Changes in grain types and mineralogy and the links to oceanic chemistry

1. Carbonate Analogues Through Time (CATT)
2. Exercise on changing mineralogy with changing water chemistry