EPS 42: Moving and Shaking in the Bay Area

Course Description

(Formerly GEOLSCI 42) Active faulting and erosion in the Bay Area, and its effects upon landscapes. Earth science concepts and skills through investigation of the valley, mountain, and coastal areas around Stanford. Faulting associated with the San Andreas Fault, coastal processes along the San Mateo coast, uplift of the mountains by plate tectonic processes, and landsliding in urban and mountainous areas. Field excursions; student projects. Change of Department Name: Earth and Planetary Science (Formerly Geologic Sciences).