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GPH 333 - Plate Techtonics and Earth Physics

(3 units)
Deformation and structures of the Earth’s crust and lithosphere, integrating geologic and geophysical observations within the context of plate tectonics and processes. (Formerly GEOL 333; implementation FL09)

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify the three plate boundary types and geologic processes associated with them.
2. Students will be able to describe the relationship between current landscapes and past tectonic motions.
3. Students will be able to contrast convergent and divergent plate margins in different continental and oceanic settings.


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