GSCI 452 - Environmental Sedimentation

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

The analysis and characterization of clastic sediments in contemporary environments with application to the origin, evolution, transport and depositional processes of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Standard analytical techniques will be used throughout from laboratory experiments and field-based lab experiences. Discussions and activities focused on sediment management and depositional environment impacts from on-going and future climatic and environmental changes is a critical theme. (Regular field trips during lab hours and outside of class hours)

Prerequisite(s): GSCI 301 or GSCI 302
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis