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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Studies the principles that govern the distribution and variability of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Emphasis is upon interpretation of source, mode of transport, and environment of deposition of sedimentary sequences by analysis of vertical and lateral variations in texture, composition, sedimentary structures, and geometry of sedimentary rock bodies. Laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or 110, 104.

Credit Hours:
3
Course Number:
GEOL 322
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