GEOL 27440 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Credit Hours: 4
A comprehensive study of the principles and processes involved in sedimentary petrology and stratigraphy covering sediment production, transportation, deposition, and lithification, depositional environments, litho-/chrono-/bio-/sequence- stratigraphic concepts, and correlation. Students learn to apply fundamental techniques for environmental interpretations through lecture-laboratory exercises.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 27212
Recommended Prerequisite(s): GEOL 27369
Hours per week: Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.

Typically Offered: Even FA