University of Calgary

GLGY 381 - Sedimentary Rocks and Processes - Fall 2019

Origin, identification, classification and interpretation of sediments, siliciclastic, carbonate and evaporite rocks. Study of sediment/rock components (minerals), fossils and textures in hand sample and thin section; sedimentary structures and processes; introduction to depositional environments; burial, lithification and diagenesis; applications, including introduction to basin analysis/tectonics, exploration for water and petroleum resources, etc.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

Hours

  • H(3-3)

Prerequisite(s)

  • Geology 201 and 202; Chemistry 201 or 211 or 203 or 213; Physics 211 or 221.
Syllabus

Sections

  • LEC 1MWF 09:00 - 09:50
    Alex Dutchak
    LAB 1R 08:00 - 10:50
    LAB 2R 11:00 - 13:50
    LAB 3R 14:00 - 16:50
This course will be offered next in Fall 2020.
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