GEOL 336 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology

3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to the fundaments of stratigraphy and sedimentology, and places a particular emphasis on the identification, occurrence, and analysis of sediments and sedimentary rock facies. Numerous field trips apply lecture content in the field to reconstruct Appalachian geology. Learn how to map geologic rock formations in the field and measure stratigraphic section, two skills that are integral to any professional geologist and research geologist.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites GEOL 206
Pre or Corequisites GEOL 211