E&ES230 - Sedimentology

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Sedimentology
E&ES 230 FA

Sedimentary geology impacts many aspects of modern life. It includes the study of sediment formation, erosion, transport and deposition and the chemical changes that occur thereafter. It is the basis for finding fossil fuels, industrial aggregate and other resources. The sedimentary record provides the only long-term history of biological evolution and of processes such as uplift, subsidence, sea level fluctuations, climate change, and the frequency and magnitude of earthquakes, storms, floods and other catastrophic events. This class will approach the study of sedimentary geology by examining three different types of depositional environments and deposits found in Connecticut: rivers, coasts and glaciers. Environments not available in Connecticut will be presented through in-class lectures and discussion.

MAJOR READINGS

Major text to be determined. Selected readings from the literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One 1 1/2-hour exam and a final, plus a research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prerequisites: E&ES232 must be taken concurrently. Attendance at appropriate noon seminars will be required. There will be an all day trip to a major research lab, scheduled for the same day as the lab. One community service activity will be required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES199 OR E&ES106

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): O'Connell,Suzanne B.

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE139

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 1 Jr. non-major: 1 SO: 7 FR: X

Special Attributes:

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004