Course Title
SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY
Course Description
Prerequisites: GES 101 and GES 103, or GES 201, or equivalent or instructor permission. The study of sediments and strata. Topics include: properties of fluid flow; sediment transport processes; sediment texture and composition; sedimentary structures; facies and stratigraphic concepts; sedimentary environments; and interpretation of strata. Field excursions in WNY required for some laboratories.
Credit Hours Min
4
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lab Hours Min
1