GEOS F322 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

Analysis and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in stratigraphic successions based on comparison with features found in modern depositional environments. Application of the principles of facies analysis and litho-, bio-, sequence, and chronostratigraphy in surface and subsurface examples. Emphasis in the laboratory on interpretation of depositional environments based on lithofacies, biofacies and sedimentary structures and correlation of stratigraphic sequences using surface and subsurface data. Prerequisites: GEOS F101X or GE F261; GEOS F112X. Offered Fall

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(GEOS F101X UF C- OR GE F261 UF C- ) AND GEOS F112X UF C-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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