GEOL 215 - Modern and Ancient Depositional Environments

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Lafayette College

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Description:

Sedimentary deposits provide the majority of the water, energy, and mineral resources used by humans. This course explores the processes whereby sediments are formed and accumulate in modern environments, as well as the pathways that convert loose sediments to solid rocks. Emphasis placed on determining environmental conditions recorded in ancient sedimentary rocks. Lecture/laboratory/ required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: Any 100-level geology course or permission of instructor Sunderlin

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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