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Earth Sciences 260a/b Stratigraphy and Sedimentology

Methods of subdivision and correlation of stratified rocks; lithological, geochronological and biological techniques; sequence stratigraphy; magnetostratigraphy. Labs include examination of sedimentary rocks and structures; paleocurrent analysis, section measurement and construction.

Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 020 or equivalent, or permission of the Department.
2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.


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