Academic Catalog

GEOE436 STRATIGRAP.&PALEONTOLO.ANALY. IN EXPLO

Course Code: 5640436
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. DEMÝR ALTINER
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Treatment of stratigraphic and paleontologic data in geologic exploration. Stratigraphic correlation. Facies analysis. Use of fossil record in recognition of sedimentary rock bodies. Biostratigraphic, paleoenvironmental and paleogeographic applications.