Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics

4 credits · Undergraduate

Principles of rock deformation from microscopic to mountain range scales. Stress and strain; mechanisms of deformation; geometries of faulting and folding. Interpreting geologic maps and constructing cross sections. Applications to tectonics, natural resources, and earthquakes. Corequisite: 2510, 2550, or 2580. [4] (MNS)