GEO 370 Structural Geology

Theoretical aspects of stress and strain as applied to natural rock systems; description and origin of rock structures in Earth's crust. Laboratory work stresses structural interpretation of geologic maps. Field work supplements lectures and laboratory. Students are required to complete a paper on some aspect of structural geology; part of the revision processes will include peer review.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

GEO 165 and GEO 169

Offered

Every year