• Overview of facies analysis and its significance in sedimentology and stratigraphy.
• Objectives of the training program.
• Importance of understanding facies in geological interpretation and resource exploration.

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

• Understand the concept of facies and their role in sedimentary geology.
• Learn to identify and describe various sedimentary facies.
• Explore depositional environments and their characteristics.
• Gain skills in integrating facies analysis with geological data.

• Geologists and sedimentologists
• Environmental scientists
• Petroleum engineers

Day 1: Introduction to Facies and Sedimentology

• Definition of facies and their significance in sedimentology.
• Overview of sedimentary processes and sediment transport.
• Introduction to the classification of sedimentary rocks.

Day 2: Identifying and Describing Sedimentary Facies

• Techniques for field identification and description of facies.
• Key features to observe in different sediment types (e.g., grain size, sorting, composition).

Day 3: Depositional Environments

• Overview of major depositional environments (e.g., fluvial, deltaic, marine).
• How facies reflect environmental conditions and processes.
• Case studies illustrating facies associations in various depositional settings.

Day 4: Integrating Facies Analysis with Geological Data

• Techniques for integrating facies analysis with stratigraphic data.
• Use of well logs, seismic data, and sedimentary structures in facies interpretation.
• Group exercises in interpreting facies from geological data.

Day 5: Applications and Current Trends in Facies Analysis

• Practical applications of facies analysis in petroleum exploration and environmental studies.
• Discussion of recent advancements and tools in facies analysis.
• Future trends and challenges in sedimentology and facies interpretation.

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques 
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

To be advised as per course locations. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session