GEOL 225 - Sedimentology and Surficial Processes

A detailed study of modern sedimentary environments and their use in interpreting ancient sedimentary rocks. The chemical and physical processes leading to weathering, erosion, transport, deposition, and lithification of sediments are considered. Interpretation of local Paleozoic, Pleistocene, and Holocene sediments is carried out through field study projects. Economic aspects of sedimentary rocks, such as the occurrence of oil, natural gas, and coal, are discussed.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite:

GEOL 225L

Prerequisites: One course in Geology
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts Practices: Confronting Collective Challenges and The Process of Writing
Core Component: None
Formerly: GEOL 302

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