GEOL 312: Structural Geology and Tectonics

Geology Texas A & M University-College Station 4.0 credits

Course Description

Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.Fundamentals of the deformation of the lithosphere ranging from plate to atomic scales; stress, strain, experimental rock deformation, microscopic mechanisms and mechanical behaviors; analysis of faults, folds, flow and rock fabrics; subsurface interpretation; regional tectonics of selected areas; practical experience in geometric and kinematic analysis, constructing balanced cross sections.Prerequisites:GEOL 101andGEOL 102, orGEOL 104, orGEOL 150;MATH 142orMATH 152;PHYS 201orPHYS 206.

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