2016-2017 Catalog

GEO 315 Sedimentary Geology

Study of the processes of sedimentation the properties of sedimentary rocks and the use of stratified sedimentary sequences for correlation dating and interpretation of depositional environments and geologic history. Course includes field trips to classic localities throughout southern California and one laboratory per week.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

GEO 105 or GEO 106 and GEO 225

Core Requirements Met

  • Laboratory Science