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GEOL 202

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Catalog2026-2027
Credits4 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Introduction to sedimentary processes, sedimentary rocks and the principles of stratigraphy, including dating, correlation and reconstruction of past environments.

Requirements

Prerequisites

GEOL 101GEOL 102
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101; GEOL 102.

Units

Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify common sedimentary rocks and rock-forming minerals.
  • identify and interpret the fabric of sedimentary rocks, and the processes that made them.
  • demonstrate understanding of process-based models of various environments where sediments are deposited.