Earth Sciences

EART 120 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Stratigraphic principles used in classifying sedimentary rocks. Fundamentals of sedimentary mechanics. Analysis and interpretation of facies and depositional systems. Introduction to seismic facies and basin analysis. Course includes three Sunday field exercises. Students arebilled a materials fee.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, and EART 110A. EART 110B is recommended as preparation. May not be taken concurrently with EART 109.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring

Instructor

Matthew Clapham