GLY 416 - Sedimentary Petrology

Classification and description of siliciclastic, carbonate, chemical, and carbonaceous sedimentary rocks. Survey of sedimentary depositional environments. Aspects of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, and lithification. Laboratory exercises concentrate on microscopic and chemical analytical techniques. Field trips; fees may be required.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: GLY 201 and GLY 310 and GLY 331
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor.
Crosslisting: GLY 516
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.

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