Geology 103 (Sedimentology and Stratigraphy) California State University, Sacramento Week 4: Sedimentary structures |
Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit students should be able to:
Use appropriate terminology to describe bedding
Identify internal and bedding plane sedimentary structures
Discuss how sedimentary structures form
Distinguish between primary and secondary sedimentary structures
Identify common primary and secondary sedimentary structures in hand specimen
Reading Assignments:
Lecture 5 (continued!): Beds and bedding- Boggs, 5th edition, pp. 76-84
Lecture 6: Secondary sedimentary structures- Boggs, 5th edition, pp. 85-98
Fill out a weekly reading log for these assignments. T
he weekly reading log is due Wednesday.
Class notes:
(continued from last week!)
Lecture graphics:
Lecture 5 graphics (continued from last week!)
Lab: Sedimentary structures
Lab and homework:
In lab this week we will look at sedimentary structures in hand specimen. I will pass out a worksheet in class, and you will fill in the worksheet during lab. If you need extra time you can turn in the worksheet at the start of class next week.
Link to an extra copy of the lab: