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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Apr 26, 2024
 
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ANTH 1520 - SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The first part of this course involves the description of sedimentary particles and deposits using the fundamental properties (composition, size, shape, orientation and packing) and derived properties (porosity, permeability and sedimentary structures). Included is a discussion of the processes related to these properties. The second part reviews modern sedimentary environments and their rock products. Finally, principles of stratigraphy are introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: GEOL 0055


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