ES 493 Sedimentary Geology

Description and interpretation of sedimentary lithology, textures and structures, primarily at the thin section, hand sample and outcrop scale; the principles of transport/depositional processes; techniques of sedimentary analysis; sedimentary environments; and facies models.
Four hours of lecture and active learning. Required field trips.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 450 and either ES 431 or ES 491 or consent of instructor; should be taken during the student’s senior year and requires a significant pre-existing geological knowledge base

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