EASC 204: Structural Geology I
| Credits: | 3 |
Pre-requisites: | EASC 102 or 210, PHYS 120 or 125 or 140 (or 101*) |
Lecture (hrs/week): | 2 |
| Terms: | Spring |
Co-requisites: | None |
Lab (hrs/week): | 3 |
| Note: | * with grade B or higher | ||||
| Instructors: | Gibson | ||||
| Course Notes: | |||||
Description:
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of structural geology with a emphasis on practical applications. Lectures will cover the nature of structural geology; which includes the description and analysis of deformation and deformation processes at scales ranging from minerals to mountain belts. Topics will cover major types of structures and fabrics (folds, faults, joints, cleavage, foliation, etc.), dynamic and kinematic analyses of deformation (stress and strain), and an introduction to concepts of plate tectonics. Laboratory exercises will emphasize practical techniques applicable to the field analysis of geologic structures, including interpretation of geologic maps, stereographic projection and analysis of structural data, and cross section construction and interpretation.
Textbook:Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions. Davis, G.H. and Reynolds, S. 2nd Edition, 1996, John and Wiley and Sons.