Geology of North America

3 credits

Geology and geological history of North America, with emphasis on Canada. The nature of continental assembly, crustal evolution and geodynamics through time, and comparative studies of lithostratigraphy and magmatism in relation to geotectonic environment. Phanerozoic sedimentary basins. ***Prerequisite: ESC 313, ESC 315, ESC 340, and ESC 453 or ESC 350.*** *Note: Not offered every year.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 451 or GEOL 451.*