Graduate Course Descriptions

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5140. Sedimentary Basin Analysis

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Not open for credit to students who have passed ERTH 4140.

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 5140.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Fall 2024 11222 Storrs In Person Fosdick, Julie 001 Reg TuTh 12:30pm‑1:45pm
1/6 BCH 128 3.00 Graded