GEOL 304 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Credit(s): 4

SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Study of sediment focusing on how it is transported and deposited including fluid flow and sediment transport, sedimentary structures and textures. Environments of deposition with modern/ancient analogs. Description and correlation of stratigraphic units including facies analysis, basin analysis and concepts of time and methods of absolute dating.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: GEOL 202 and GEOL 203.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5C: Reason Scientifically