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4140. Sedimentary Basin Analysis

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ERTH 1010 and 1052, or ERTH 1070 and 1052, or ERTH 1051 and 1052, or ERTH 1050.

Grading Basis: Graded

Tectonic and environmental controls on the development and evolution of sedimentary basins. Emphasis on mechanisms of formation, characteristic depositional patterns, and sediment composition in modern and ancient tectonic settings. Basin analysis methods include sedimentology, stratigraphy, geochemistry, provenance and paleocurrent analysis, subsidence modeling, and interpretation of geophysical data. Formerly offered as GSCI 4140.


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Term Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Location Enrollment Notes
Fall 2024 Storrs In Person Fosdick, Julie 001 Reg TuTh 12:30pm‑1:45pm
BCH 128 10/10