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GEOS-3204: Sedimentology-Stratigraphy

Description: Study of sedimentary basins in a plate-tectonic framework, mechanisms of basin formation, three-dimensional geometry of basin fill, and controls on basin fill. Siliciclastic and carbonate-evaporate rocks as examples of basin fill are discussed in lectures and studied in the lab and in the field. Applied aspects of the course include a discussion of geometries of sedimentary aquifers and reservoirs.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 14

Average GPA: 3.22 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 24.27%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.24%

Brian W Romans202241.1%44.8%9.9%0.0%2.0%2.2%3.255
Kenneth A Eriksson202458.7%31.7%9.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.485
Julia Cisneros202411.7%66.6%9.1%8.1%0.0%4.5%2.862
Laura R Neser202333.3%22.2%33.3%0.0%5.6%5.6%2.832

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W