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May 14, 2024
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GEOL 4560 - Paleopedology
The study of paleosols (fossil soils) throughout geologic time. Topics include an overview of soil formation and major soil processes, field and laboratory techniques in Paleopedology, the use of paleosols as paleoenvironmental indicators and stratigraphic markers, as well their application in paleogeographic, paleoecologic, and paleoclimatic reconstructions.
Requisites: GEOL 3500
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Gain an understanding of the sedimentologic, stratigraphic, and paleontologic significance of paleosols through geologic time.
- Learn how to interpret ancient ecosystems and depositional environments using qualitative and quantitative data obtained from paleosols.
- Learn how to use paleosols as effective tools in the interpretation of paleolandscape evolution, basin analysis, as well as for paleogeographic, paleoecologic, and paleoclimatic reconstructions.
- Learn the morphological, mineralogical, geochemical, and micromorphological techniques for the description and interpretation of paleosols.
- Propose and complete a research topic not covered in class. Present the results of this research to the class in a 10 minute presentation and prepare a five-page report.
- Understand the fundamentals of soil science including soil formation, soil classification, and soil processes.
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