Field Problems in Sedimentary Geology (331-0-01)

Instructors

Bradley B Sageman
847/467-2257

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F491: Tues 10:00AM - 11:20AM
Technological Institute F491: Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Field methods in stratigraphy and sedimentology; interpretation of depositional systems, facies models, and sequence stratigraphy based on field observations. Continuation of Earth 330; 3.5 week field trip
to Colorado/Utah in late August to mid-September, returning in time for the fall class (workshop) in which students will compile field observations into a final report.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Earth 330

Teaching Method

Two 80 minute workshop sessions per week

Evaluation Method

Field exercises; Field notes; Final field report; Discussion of supporting literature.

Class Materials (Required)

"Geology in the Field," Robert R. Compton, 1985, ISBN: 978-0-471-82902-7 (John Wiley & Sons) Publisher price, $131.95, used $20-30 at certain re-sellers.
"EARTH 331 - Field Guide and Exercises" Canvas reading assignments

Class Notes

P/N not allowed.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have taken EARTH 330 or obtain consent of the instructor in order to register for this course. Students must have taken EARTH 330 or obtain consent of the instructor in order to register for this course.