Spring 2014

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Listed in: Geology, as GEOL-311

Formerly listed as: GEOL-34

Faculty

David S. Jones (Section 01)

Description

An overview of the dominant sedimentologic processes operating in both modern and ancient depositional environments. Students will learn how to examine and interpret features of sedimentary rocks and how to assess temporal or spatial patterns in sequences of sedimentary rocks. Students will then use these observations to expand their understanding of Earth history. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

Requisite: GEOL 111. Recommended requisite: GEOL 121. Spring semester. Professor Jones.

GEOL 311 - L/D

Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BEBU 211
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BEBU 211
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BEBU 211

GEOL 311 - LAB

Section 01
Tu 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM BEBU 211

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Princ. of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Prentice Boggs 4th or 5th ed. TBD

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022, Fall 2024