This project would work with the ISGS to construct regional cross-sections to correlate and define stratigraphic relationships of the Carboniferous Cypress Sandstone, an important hydrocarbon reservoir. The project would give experience in collecting samples from core to analyze for bulk and clay mineralogy, and updating regional maps of the Cypress sandstone by building on existing datasets. These mineralogical results will be related to sedimentological interpretations of the Cypress Sandstone and a large study examining the hydrocarbon characteristics of this sandstone. Experience in sedimentology and completion of GEOL440 would be an advantage. Project to begin Fall 2015, but with possibilities of summer 2015 work.

Advisors: Nathan Webb and Shane Butler (ISGS) and Jim Best