E&E 205: Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

(1 Unit)
Prerequistie: E&E 151 or E&E 153
An examination of the processes and principles that control the accumulation and lithification of sediments, based on examples of recent environments and ancient rock sections in many parts of the world. Laboratory emphasizes map-reading skills and methods for studying recent and ancient sediments and rocks. Offered in alternate years. Staff