2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook

GEOL 302 Structural Geology

The description, classification and mechanics of fractures, faults, folds and related structures of the Earth's crust; the concepts of stress, strain and tectonics; the determination of structure from geologic maps, and the techniques of structural analysis. Field trip required as part of this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete GEOL 112

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry/No Lab