GEOL 27450 - Structural Geology

Credit Hours: 4
The study of the architecture of rock units in Earth’s crust as a result of deformation associated with Earth’s tectonic forces. Subject matter includes stress-strain relationships, folds, faults, rock fabrics, and plate tectonics. Laboratory techniques include strike and dip, scaled drawings and construction techniques, geologic maps and cross-sections, isopach maps, structural maps, and stereonets.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 27212 and GEOL 27369 and one mathematics course that incorporates trigonometry.
Hours per week: Five hours of lecture and laboratory per week.

Typically Offered: SP