Course Outcomes
Application of Concepts
Apply problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills relative to depositional models and interpreting the stratigraphic record.
Depositional Systems
Understand depositional systems, facies relationships, and introductory aspects of sequence stratigraphy.
Process Sedimentology
Discuss processes and forces that weather, transport, and deposit sedimentary grains under both sunaqueous and subarial conditions.
Rock Classification
Observe and describe sedimentary rocks objectectively. Gain the ability to communicate using appropriate scientific vocabulary.