GEOL 01320Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

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Sedimentary rocks record key information for helping to decipher Earth’s history. Sedimentology is the study of sediments, their transport, and ultimate deposition. Stratigraphy is the analysis of the resulting sedimentary formations and the information these provide on past environments. This course encompasses the study of modern sedimentary processes, as well as the analysis and interpretation of sedimentary and depositional environments through the geological record. It is a hands-on learning experience encompassing lectures, laboratory analysis, and fieldwork.