Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) Courses>Advanced Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

EOS423 - Advanced Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Description

An examination of how geologic and Earth surface processes, including tectonic, sea level and climate changes, are recorded and preserved in the stratigraphic record. Focuses on modern and ancient case studies, with topics including basin analysis, cyclostratigraphy, process sedimentology and paleo-environmental reconstruction. Labs emphasize computational skills, including introductory time-series analysis, geospatial analysis and remote sensing, and have a field component.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-3-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of EOS 423, EOS 491 (if taken in the same topic)

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:
    • EOS225 - Earth System Modelling (1.5)
    • EOS300 - Earth Science Field School (1.5)
    • EOS335 - Isotopes in Natural Sciences (1.5)

Course offered by

School of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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