GEOL 6530 - Sequence Stratigraphy

Principles governing the use of relative changes in sea level to interpret sedimentary sequences with an emphasis on field and core examples.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate their understanding of the terminology and principles of this technique during field trips and by logging cores.
Know the historical development of the technique of sequence stratigraphy with emphasis on siliciclastic sediments in a seminar format.
Read original papers on the application of this technique to different depositional environments ranging from deep marine to lakes.