Paleomagnetism in Geology/Geophysics

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Studies paleomagnetic solutions in geoscience topics. Includes plate reconstructions; sea-floor formation; structural geology; dating of structural/tectonic events; western North American tectonics; global geomagnetic polarity reversals and time scale; magnetostratigraphic correlation; stratigraphic dating; dating diagenetic events; characteristics of core and mantle; extraterrestrial impacts and geologic phenomena; environmental and climate change applications. Field trip and laboratory project required.