GEO6060

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GEO6060 - Adv Structural Geology (3 cr)

Geology and GeophysicsSC - College of Science

Description

Quantitative analysis of Earth structures including two- and three-dimensional geometrical modeling, processes of brittle and ductile deformation, and response of rocks to static and dynamic stress fields. Applications to regional tectonics and landscape evolution, earthquake mechanics, hydrology-petroleum geology, engineering geology and mineral exploration. Two lectures, one lab per week.

Minimum Credits

3

Maximum Credits

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Required Requisite(s):

Recommended Prerequisites: GEO3060 OR GEO4060.

Recommended background knowledge: