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GEOL 370 - Sedimentary Geology

(4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 260
Corequisite: GEOL 370L

Sedimentary geology examines the chemical, physical and biological processes responsible for generating and accumulating sedimentary rocks. The first half of the semester will focus on how sediments are created, transported and deposited in various sedimentary environments. The second half of the semester will focus on how sedimentary strata are accumulated and preserved. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 370)