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EARTH 122 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy: Processes and Products
Earth Science
College of Letters and Science
Full Course Title
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy: Processes and Products
Instructor Name(s)
SIMMS
Course Description
Transport/depositional processes, sedimentary textures and structures. Sedimentary environments, using facies models for observation & prediction. Principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and magnetostratigraphy. Seismic stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphic principles. Controls of tectonics, sediment supply and eustacy on sedimentation. Lab, lecture and field trip(s). The field component consists of some 1 day field trips and may include a 2-4 day overnight trip.
Unit Value
5
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
5
Recommended Preparation
Earth 3
Prerequisites
Earth 2; and Earth 104A; and Earth 114. Field trip required.
Advisory Enrollment Comments
Letter-grade required to apply toward major. Course materials fee required.