GEOL 370 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

• Describe, classify and name common sedimentary rocks, fossils and trace fossils.
• Describe the processes and deposits of common terrestrial and marine sedimentary environments; describe the primary factors and processes that control deposition of clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks; describe affiliations of common sedimentary rock-types and sedimentary structures.
• Be able to draw, read, and interpret stratigraphic sections.
• Explain and apply the basic principles of stratigraphic correlation, including applying Walther’s Law to standard stratigraphic sections.
• Practice skills that professional geologists use: Create hypotheses, identify viable field plans for testing these hypotheses, successfully execute a field plan, evaluate resulting data, and report these results to peers.