GEO 307 - Structural Geology

Course Units: 1
(Spring; Manon) The geometry and dynamics of deformed rocks involving detailed description and kinematic analysis of field sites. Topics include stress and strain, folding, faulting, cleavage formation, map interpretation, and the relationships between plate tectonic settings and crustal structure. Course focuses on the structural evolution of eastern New York as seen in field projects. Prerequisite(s): Any geology course numbered 200 or higher, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): GEO-307L Weekly lab.

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