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Academic Year 2005/2006


Structural Geology
E&ES 223 FA

Structural geology is the study of the physical evidence and processes of rock deformation including jointing, faulting, folding, and flow. These structures provide insight into the evolution of the Earth's crust, geologic hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides), and distribution of natural resources and contaminants. This course introduces the theoretical foundations, observational techniques and analytical methods used in modern structural geology. Geologic structures are studied in the field and from published data sets and analyzed to understand fundamental processes.

MAJOR READINGS

Textbook

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, two short writing assignments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

E&ES 225 (a field course), must be taken concurrently.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES199 OR E&ES106 OR E&ES115 OR [E&ES197 or BIOL197] OR E&ES104

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Resor,Phillip G.   
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: SCIE405;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 22)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 8
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 4   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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