Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

Catalog description

Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 3 Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in GEOS 203 Corequisite: none Restriction: none Description: Introduces sediments and sedimentary rocks with emphasis on reconstruction of their origin, specifically depositional and post-burial history, from properties observed in outcrops, hand-specimens, and thin sections. Includes an introduction to the concepts and methods applied in defining and establishing the spatial and temporal relationships of stratigraphic units—the material packages of sediment/rock and the intervals of time that are derived from them. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.