Plate Tectonics

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Description: Study of the Earth's past and present tectonic environments within the framework of plate tectonics. Systematic examination of structural associations in relation to their spatial distributions around and within plate boundaries. Outlining the temporal evolution of the crust. Discussion on mechanisms for plate tectonics. Implication of plate tectonics in terms of resources and the environment. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 4213 .