Structural Geology

3 credits

Description and classification of geologic structures. Stress, strain and their relationship to deformation processes. Mechanics of faulting, folding, and shear zone development. Interpretation of physical deformation processes and the resulting geologic structures. Credit will be granted for only one of EESC_O 203 or EESC_O 325. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: EESC_O 111.