Stratigraphy

3 credits · Undergraduate

Stratigraphy is the backbone of the geological sciences; it brings together sedimentology, paleontology, petrology and structural geology to reconstruct Earth history. We survey the impact of sea-level change, tectonics and climate on sediment accumulation, with emphasis on seismic and sequence stratigraphy. Case studies focus on sedimentary basins across Canada, and practical work includes laboratory and class exercises, as well as field excursions. PREREQUISITES: ERTH 2203.03 RESTRICTIONS: Approval from the instructor for a specialized circumstance. FORMATS: Lecture | Lab