GSCI 451 - Stratigraphy

2023-2024 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2

Description of sedimentary rocks, introduction to stratigraphic concepts, and interpretation of sedimentary facies and sequence relationships. Topics include the use of facies analysis, lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, and chronostratigraphy in the interpretation of sedimentary basin history. (Required field trips conducted outside of class hours.)

Prerequisite(s): GSCI 170 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every Fall Semester