GEOL 370

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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Geological Sciences College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Erosion; sediment entrainment, transport, and deposition; depositional systems and facies analysis; principles of stratigraphy. Field trips.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Title

Application of Concepts

Learning Outcome

Apply problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills relative to depositional models and interpreting the stratigraphic record.

Title

Depositional Systems

Learning Outcome

Understand depositional systems, facies relationships, and introductory aspects of sequence stratigraphy.

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Process Sedimentology

Learning Outcome

Discuss processes and forces that weather, transport, and deposit sedimentary grains under both sunaqueous and subarial conditions.

Title

Rock Classification

Learning Outcome

Observe and describe sedimentary rocks objectectively. Gain the ability to communicate using appropriate scientific vocabulary.