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 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
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