Structural Geology

Catalog description

This course examines the fundamentals of stress and strain as they pertain to geology, including the mechanical properties and behavior of earth materials. Additionally, the course explores geologic structures, their recognition and interpretation in the field, and methods for solving structural problems. These concepts are examined within the framework of the Earth's crust, the evolution of mountain belts, continents and basins, and the relationship between structures, deformation, and plate tectonics. (Course fee required.)