Sedimentology and Stratigraphy focuses on sedimentology and the stratigraphic record. Topics covered include the origin and classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks (siliciclastic and carbonate), bedforms and sedimentary structures (physical and biogenic), diagenesis, facies models, and basin analysis. Considerable emphasis is placed on the reconstruction of ancient sedimentary environments. Students are also introduced to the principles and practice of stratigraphy (including of course sequence stratigraphy). Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Field trips. This course is required for geology majors. Prerequisite: Geology 155 or permission of the instructor.