Geol 317 - Depositional Environments ;3,2;Alt Fa

Institution:

New Mexico Highlands University

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Description:

Survey of sedimentary rock types, principles of description and classification, sediment genesis and transport, distribution and origin of sedimentary deposits. Includes paleoenvironmental determinations from analysis of modern marine, transitional, and continental environments with the information applied to problems in environmental geology. Course includes an investigation of evolution of life on a dynamic earth. The course will investigate stratigraphic and paleontologic principles to aid in paleoenvironmental interpretation and evolutionary studies. Students will gain an appreciation of the dynamic nature of the Earth and the importance of scientific thought processes. Laboratory portion of the course emphasizes lecture topics through handson laboratory experiences, including several field trips. Prerequisites: Geol 101 and 202.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmhu.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 425-7511

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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