GEOL 5340 - Tectonics & Sediment

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

GEOL

Description:

Lectures, seminars, and field observations on the relations between tectonism and the sedimentary record. Topics include a review of plate tectonic theory, characteristics of major types of sedimentary basins, techniques for evaluating tectonic activity from evidence in the sedimentary record and large-scale tectonosedimentary elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing, GEOL 2100, and GEOL 4610.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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