Course Description

45-325 Sedimentary Processes**renumbered to 45-415** (3-2)

The first part of this course examines the basic properties of fluids and sediments and the factors controlling the initiation of sediment transport. Sediment transport processes, bedforms and large depositional features in fluvial, coastal and aeolian environments are covered in the second half of the course. Lectures will be complemented by laboratory and field work

Prerequisites: 45-200, 45-246

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar