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. One three-hour laboratory per week.

Credits

4 units

Prerequisite

GEO 225; and GEO 105 or GEO 106

Corequisite

GEO 315L

Core Requirements Met

• Laboratory Science