GEOL 422/422L/522/522L Tectonics and Sedimentary Basin Analysis/Lab

Credits: (2-1) 3

Investigation of different types of sedimentary basins within their tectonic settings. Basin analysis studies involve multidisciplinary research using techniques and fundamentals of sedimentology, structural geology, petrography and petrology, and geomorphology. This course provides perspective on the main tectonic factors controlling overall basin evolution. The content and in-class discussions help students learn applications of basin analysis in industry and academic research.

Prerequisites: GEOL 322/322L and GEOL 331/331L, or permission of instructor
Corequisites: GEOL 422L/522L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOL 522/522L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOL 422/422L.

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