GEOL 385 Structural Geology

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Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency); MATH 104 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 (or concurrently) recommended.
Study of the mechanics and physics of rock deformation, the origin of geologic structures, and global mountain-building processes. Lab emphasizes geometric problem solving and Appalachian field studies.

Three hours lecture, three hours lab or field.