GEOL 230 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS, QFR

This course examines modern sedimentary processes and environments, and compares them to their ancient counterparts at scales of grains to basins. We also consider what the stratigraphic record tells us about the patterns of environmental change, the rise and fall of sea level and other factors that have shaped Earth’s depositional history. Strong emphasis is placed on practical, hands-on approaches that integrate lessons from other courses in both lab and in the field. Field trip(s) required.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: D. Hubbard
Prerequisites & Notes
Any 200-level Geology course; GEOL 204 is recommended.