EAR 317 - Sedimentary Processes and Systems

College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

Ancient sedimentary rocks and their modern analogs. Physical and chemical aspects of sedimentation and diagenesis. Introduction to sedimentary basins. Economic resources of sedimentary systems. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Students should have background knowledge of mineralogy and the history of Earth and life.
PREREQ EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105)