GEOL0301A-S11
Plate Tectonics- World Geology
Plate Tectonics and World Geology
Tectonics refers to the many processes associated with development of regional-scale geologic features. These features include the origin and evolution of mountain belts, the growth of continents and ocean basins, and the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The challenge of tectonic analysis lies in the accumulation and synthesis of a wide range of geologic information in an attempt to reconstruct the tectonic history of a particular region. An overnight weekend field trip towards the end of the semester will introduce students firsthand to the tectonic elements of the Appalachians. 3 hrs. lect.
Tectonics refers to the many processes associated with development of regional-scale geologic features. These features include the origin and evolution of mountain belts, the growth of continents and ocean basins, and the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The challenge of tectonic analysis lies in the accumulation and synthesis of a wide range of geologic information in an attempt to reconstruct the tectonic history of a particular region. An overnight weekend field trip towards the end of the semester will introduce students firsthand to the tectonic elements of the Appalachians. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 419(MBH 419)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- William Amidon
- Subject:
- Geology
- Department:
- Geology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22120
- Subject Code:
- GEOL
- Course Number:
- 0301
- Section Identifier:
- A