Geology 315 - Sedimentary Petrology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course entails the study of the composition and texture of sedimentary rocks, with particular emphasis on thin section petrography. The primary focus of the course is analysis of the mineral composition, texture and porosity of sedimentary rocks. Chemical and physical weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, lithification and diagenesis are discussed in detail. Laboratory work stresses thin section observation of sandstone and carbonate rocks, as well as making thin sections from hand specimens. Prerequisite: Geology 216.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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