Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

4.0 credits

Sediments and sedimentary rocks cover or underlie much of the Earth's surface. They record evidence of the processes responsible for shaping the planetary surface and the record of life. They also contain enormous volumes of water, solid and fluid hydrocarbons, and other natural resources. In this context, sediments and sedimentary rocks are very important to our way of life, but they also provide key pieces of information that enables us to understand how our planet has weathered and evolved. This course describes and classifies sedimentary rocks to understand the processes that shape them and the environments in which they form.