GEOL 5142G - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 0,3 Lab Hours: 0,2
Introduction to the principles and application of stratigraphy and biostratigraphy, and principles of sedimentation. Emphasis is placed on concepts of time, time-rock, rock units, sedimentary facies, guide fossils and fossil range and description of rocks in time and space, their correlation and interpretation. Petrologic interpretation and basic laboratory techniques are also demonstrated. The origin and distribution of sedimentary rocks is examined from initial weathering through erosion and transportation, to environments and mechanisms of deposition. Graduate students will complete an individual term project or special report.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GEOL 3541.
Cross Listing(s): GEOL 5142.
Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
Is Course Repeatable: Yes