ES 201 PLATE TECTONICS

An advanced introduction to the theory of plate tectonics with emphasis on the geologic processes that create mountains, canyons, ocean basins, volcanoes, and earthquakes.  Topics include mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and tectonic geomorphology.  Laboratory focuses on investigations of rock properties, geophysical data of plate motion, and local geologic field evidence of plate tectonics.

Credits

4

Notes

Three lectures; three hours of laboratory work.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as GEO 201.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 14 students per laboratory section.

Attributes

MOID, W