ESCI 3712 - Sedimentology/Stratighy

(4) Origin and classification of sedimentary rocks and mutual relationship of sedimentary rock bodies both geographically and through geologic time. Lecture emphasizes comparison of modern depositional systems with their ancient counterparts. Laboratory emphasizes hand specimen analysis and preparation of geologic maps. Fee Course Fee: $25. Three lecture hours, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE: ESCI 1050 or permission of instructor.