GEOLOGY 511: Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis
Geology 511
GEOLOGY 511: Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis
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Application of stratigraphic concepts to the study of basin evolution and the genesis and architecture of sedimentary rock successions. Discussion of the tectonic evolution of basins, principles of stratigraphic correlation, interpretation of terrestrial and marine depositional systems, sequence stratigraphy, event stratigraphy, stratigraphic modeling and hydrocarbon systems. Laboratory experiments with outcrop sample suites, core and subsurface geophysical data sets. Field trips to describe and interpret local sedimentary rock succession. 311/511 (2+2) (spring-odd years)
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