12 110 - Sedimentary Geology

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Sediments in the rock cycle. Production of sediments at the Earth's surface. Physics and chemistry of sedimentary materials. Scale and geometry of near-surface sedimentary bodies, including aquifers. Sediment transport and deposition in modern sedimentary environments. Burial and lithification. Survey of major sedimentary rock types. Stratigraphic relationships of sedimentary basins. Evolution of sedimentary processes through geologic time. Two or three weekend days of field trips.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 12.001

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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