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GEOL 502 - Sedimentology

Introduction to the study of sediments and sedimentary rocks: texture, structure, composition, and interpretation. Emphasis on depositional processes, sedimentary facies, and analysis of different environments and depositional systems. Procedures for sedimentary analysis. Lecture, two hours of laboratory, and field trips.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 330, or consent of department.

Credits: 3