MEA 450
Introductory Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Section: 201

Course Description

Properties and classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks, geologic occurrences and origin of minerals and rocks formed by physical, chemical, and biologic processes at and near the Earth's surface. Principles of the division of stratified terrains into natural units, the correlation of strata and associated data, the interpretation of depositional environments, facies, and sequences, description of burial histories, and sedimentary basin analysis. Required field trips.

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
02106 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
1:55pm
Class End Time:
3:45pm

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MEA 410