Sedimentary Rocks, Fossils, and Strata
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Overview
Subject area
GEOL
Catalog Number
212W
Course Title
Sedimentary Rocks, Fossils, and Strata
Department(s)
Description
Identification and classification of sedimentary rocks and fossils in outcrop, hand specimen, and under the microscope. Development of quantitative and interpretive skills in stratigraphy, with implications for natural resources and for deciphering ancient environments and ecosystems. Skill building in communicating geoscience information. Required all-day field trip(s). Not open to students who have completed 313W.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
5
Requisites
Prereq.: GEOL 102 and ENGL 110. Recommended: GEOL 200, 201, 208. Not open to students who have completed 313W.