GEOL 205 - Physical and Structural Geology

(3 credits)

Basic concepts of geology with a focus on the three-dimensional distribution of rock units with respect to their deformation mechanism. Topics include the physical and chemical nature of the Earth and, plate tectonics, rock cycling, the measurement of present-day rock geometries, subsurface mapping, the major deformation structures, and the deformation mechanisms. Lecture, field trip and lab. Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or higher. Spring.