GPA

3.43

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Advanced study of tectonic evolution and stratigraphic history of sedimentary basins. Topics include formative mechanisms of different sedimentary basins; tectonic, eustatic, and climatic controls on basin stratigraphy; relationship of depositional systems to basin types; subsidence and thermal histories; and application of basin analysis to petroleum reservoir and ground water aquifer assessment. Required field trips. Offered in alternate years. Prior course work in sedimentology and stratigraphy is required.

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