STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTATION

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Classification and description of the various kinds of sediments and sedimentary rock units; with emphasis on carbonates; cyclic sedimentation and sequence stratigraphy. Techniques of correlating sedimentary rocks will be the focus of the exercises. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to cover transportation costs to those students electing to participate on any optional field trips. PREREQ: GEOLGY 100 OR GEOLGY 101 OR GEOGRPY 210 OR GEOLGY 204 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR