Structural Geology and Tectonics

Undergraduate

Rock structures and their geometric representation. Principles of stress and strain applied to brittle and ductile rock deformation. Fractures, faults, folds, and foliations: classification and mechanisms of formation. Plate boundary and intraplate tectonics. Practical work includes map interpretation, graphic and computer techniques for analyzing structural data, and field studies of deformed rocks. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2043 with a minimum grade of C-.