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EARTH 208 - Clastic Depositional Environments

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Clastic Depositional Environments

Instructor Name(s)

STAFF

Course Description

Emphasis on tectonically active settings, topics change yearly. Clastic depositional models for alluvial fan, fan delta, and turbidite fans. Volcaniclastic successions, including subaerial- to deepwater-erupted pyroclastic rocks and lava flows, as well as volcanic mudflows and sandstones. Field work completed on weekends and over spring break.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

99

Maximum Units

99

Prerequisites

Earth 102B.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Course materials fee required.