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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport, and Current-Generated Sedimentary Structures

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MIT OpenCourseWare

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This course provides a comprehensive examination of the physical processes governing sediment transport in aqueous and aeolian environments. Through four integrated lectures, students develop a quantitative understanding of fluid flow mechanics, sediment transport dynamics, and the generation of sedimentary structures preserved in the stratigraphic record.

Syllabus

  • Lecture 1: Fluid Dynamics
  • Lecture 2: Mechanics of Sediment Transport
  • Lecture 3: Bed Forms
  • Lecture 4: Sedimentary Structures Produced by Sediment Transport

Taught by

Prof. John Southard

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