Spring 2013

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Listed in: Geology, as GEOL-311

Formerly listed as: GEOL-34

Faculty

David S. Jones (Section 01)

Description

An overview of the dominant sedimentologic processes operating in both modern and ancient depositional environments. Students will learn how to examine and interpret features of sedimentary rocks and how to assess temporal or spatial patterns in sequences of sedimentary rocks. Students will then use these observations to expand their understanding of Earth history. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

Requisite: GEOL 111. Spring semester. Professor Jones.

Keywords

Lab Science Course

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022