This is a basic module for the disciplines of Stratigraphy and Historical Geology, providing information on the use of the main stratigraphic methods and the evolution of earth through geological time. 

Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

1. Understand, implement and discuss the principles of Stratigraphy.
2. Apply the principles of stratigraphy in geological studies.
3. Apply stratigraphic methods such as lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy etc. for the solution of stratigraphic problems.
4. Become familiar with the main stratigraphic units, used in the main stratigraphic methods and mainly the chronostratigraphic and geochronologic ones.
5. Obtain basic knowledge of depositional environments, lithofacies and biofacies.
6. Obtain basic knowledge on the main geological events that occurred and stigmatised the history of the earth from the Precambrian until today.

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general abilities:

1. Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
2. Adapting to new situations.
3. Working in a multidisciplinary environment
4. Working in an international environment.
5. Independent work.
6. Group work.
7. Generating new research ideas.
8. Respecting the environment.
9. Criticism and self-criticism.
10. Promoting free and creative thinking. 

1. Principles of Stratigraphy – Sedimentary rocks and bedding – Types of bedding – Discontinuities – Unconformities – Hiatuses – Stratigraphic sections
2. Stratigraphic methods – Lithostratigraphy – Biostratigraphy – Chronostratigraphy – Geochronology – Radiometric dating  – Magnetostratigraphy – Chemostratigraphy
3. Facies Analyses – Depositional environments – Stratigraphic correlation
4. History of the earth from the Precambrian till the Quaternary - Stratigraphic distributions, rocks, organisms, extinctions, palaeogeography, palaeobiogeography, palaeoecology, palaeoclimatology, orogenies, with special reference to the respective formations of the  Greek Penninsula.  

Ι) Oral final examination. The mark consists 50% of the final grade.

 The examination will include:

- Short answered questions.

- Short essays of combined approach.

ΙΙ. Written reports following the completion of each laboratory practical. The mean mark of the reports consists the other 50% of the final grade.

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Oral exam + practical reports ) / 2

Suggested bibliography:

1. Miall, A.D., 2015, Stratigraphy: A Modern Synthesis, Springer
2. Brookfield, M.E., 2004, Principles of Stratigraphy, Willey
3. Levin, H., 2013, The Earth through time, Wiley
4. Wicander, R., Monroe, J.,S., 2010, Historical geology: evolution of earth and life through time, Brooks/Cole
5. Notes of lecturers in English.