EAS 4760 - Sedimentary Basins

(OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: EAS 3010 or permission of instructor.

T. Jordan.

Explores the large-scale physical characteristics of sedimentary basins, which host groundwater and offer sources of both traditional and renewable energy. Principles of the mechanics that control subsidence, tectonic causes of basins, and analysis methods are treated.