GEO 549 - Structural Geology

Principles of structural geology, including the recognition and the mechanics crustal structural features. Topics include folding and faulting, stress and strain, and the nature of brittle and ductile lineations and foliations in the crust. Three hours of lecture per week. The laboratory component, GEO 569, must be taken concurrently; a common grade for both courses will be assigned.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical geology

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring