GEOL 370 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Description:
Origin of sedimentary rocks, physical processes and stratigraphic principles. Identification of sedimentary rocks. Recognition of depositional environments represented in the geologic record. Field trip required.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 203; Pre or Co-requisite: GEOL 210, and (PHYS 121 or PHYS 181 or admission to the Geology, BA).

Credits: (5) Contact Hours: 4 hours lecture; 3 hour lab

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

predict and explain affiliations between common sedimentary rock-types and sedimentary structures,
draw, read, and interpret stratigraphic sections,
explain and apply the basic principles of stratigraphic correlation, including applying Walther’s Law to standard stratigraphic sections, and
apply the scientific method to questions in sedimentology/stratigraphy.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/24

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg