Plate Tectonics ((4))

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Plate tectonics is foundational for most disciplines in geosciences, playing a fundamental role in almost all geologic and tectonic processes. This course will cover a range of topics in plate tectonics, from its initial development to modern unsolved problems. Students will investigate the underlying processes of plate tectonics and discover how these processes are reflected in the geologic record. A field trip may be required. 150 minutes of lecture and 150 minutes of lab per week. A course fee is required.