Fall 2026

Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Lab

A lab course covering Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, emphasizing the qualitative and quantitative description and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary deposits.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Shanan Peters4.3/5Evgeny Mazko

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The condensed 8-week format with only one weekly lecture creates a challenging pace compared to a standard semester-long structure.

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Prerequisites

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GEOSCI 204,G L E/​GEOSCI 360, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

GEOSCI/GLE 431

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Raw average: 4.38/5 from 96 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 1.0/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Shanan Peters receives criticism for teaching this course in a condensed 8-week modular format with reduced lecture frequency. A reviewer reports that Peters puts in very little time and effort into teaching the class, resulting in a low quality rating.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.36 GPA, 63.6% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

SHANAN PETERS is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction1 / 520
LAB 301Classroom Instruction1 / 260
LEC 001Classroom Instruction9 / 280
LAB 301Classroom Instruction9 / 280

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Student experience

the class

The course is compressed into an 8-week module with minimal lectures, and the current instructor provides little effort or engagement.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.36 GPA, 63.6% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The condensed 8-week format with only one weekly lecture creates a challenging pace compared to a standard semester-long structure.

Students find the lack of instructor time and effort detrimental to the learning experience in this modular course.

Topics

  • Sedimentology
  • Stratigraphy

Skills

  • Qualitative and quantitative description of sediments
  • Interpretation of sedimentary deposits

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Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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GEOSCI/GLE 431 · Fall 2026

Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Lab

Recorded 2026-09-07
GEOSCI/GLE 431 · Fall 2026

Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Lab

Recorded 2026-09-07
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