Full Title: Introduction to Siliciclastic Depositional Environments
Endorsed by: GSA's Soils and Soil Processes Division
Led by: Howard Feldman
Date: Fri-Sat. 17-18 Oct. 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 1.6
Join us for a comprehensive two-day course on interpreting siliciclastic depositional environments from outcrops and cores. Designed for professionals and students alike, this course covers a range of key settings, including alluvial (meandering rivers and paleosols), coastal (wave-, fluvial-, and tide-dominated), estuarine incised valley fills, deepwater fans (channel fills, levees, lobes), and contourites. Through detailed exercises, participants will apply concepts to real-world data sets, including outcrop photo pans, well logs, high-resolution core images, and seismic data. Taught by a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in the petroleum industry, government, and academia—26 of which were at ExxonMobil—this course offers insights from the forefront of siliciclastic facies interpretation. Howard Feldman, course instructor, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and led significant research programs in both the private sector and at the Kansas Geological Survey. His expertise is captured in The Handbook of Siliciclastic Facies (SEPM), which complements the course content. Participants will receive a copy of this book to supplement their understanding of the topic. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in siliciclastic facies interpretation and gain insights directly from one of the field's leading experts. Register today to secure your spot!
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Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: SC25CN511
Product Category: SHORTC