GEOL 1020 - SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY

Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Sedimentology is the study of the processes that produce modern and ancient sedimentary deposits. The lectures will focus on a variety of modern sedimentary systems (rivers, deltas, beaches, etc.) As well as their ancient equivalents. The class culminates with an exploration of how long-term changes in sediment supply and sea level act to shape regional-scale sedimentary sequences. The lab focuses on rock identification and interpretation and on a variety of stratigraphic problems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: GEOL 0055 or 1001

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