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Sedimentology
Sedimentology
Learning Goals
Describe the mineralogy of sedimentary rocks, and explain the major chemical reactions associated with their formation
Understand the processes responsible for the creation, transport, deposition, and diagenesis of sediments and sedimentary rocks
Classify and describe sedimentary rocks (hand sample, outcrop, and core)
Use the lithology, sedimentary structures, fossils, and context of a sedimentary rock to interpret depositional environments
Apply stratigraphic concepts to understand spatial and temporal relationships in sedimentary rocks
Continue to develop note taking, critical thinking, and writing skillset
Introduction to Oceanography
Introduction to Oceanography
Learning Goals (adopted from Mark Leckie)Â
To demonstrate that science is accessible to a largely non-scientific audience by gaining exposure, familiarity, confidence, and interest in our home planet and our place in it.
To grasp fundamental concepts about how Earth works as an integrated system comprising the geosphere (solid Earth), hydrosphere (liquid water), atmosphere (gases), cryosphere (ice), and biosphere (life).
To relate common life experiences to our understanding of the world around us and to gain clearer perspective of our collective human impact on the Earth system.
To gain an appreciation of just how vital the world ocean is to human existence, from global climate change to food resources to environmental justice.
To explore scientific inquiry as a process that reveals the details and splendor of our natural world.
To challenge ourselves to become better stewards of our home planet.
Intro Oceanography Syllabus Spring 2024.pdfFuture Courses
Introduction to Paleontology
Paleoceanography
Extinction and Evolution
Senior Undergraduate Seminar
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