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GEOL 332 - Struc Tec, Erth Phys I

(4 units)
Deformation and structures of the Earth’s crust and lithosphere, integrating geologic and geophysical observations and techniques from microscopic to mountain range scales.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212  or BS-GE or BS-MINE or BS-GPH; MATH 182 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recall the concepts and properties of stress and strain, and how these act to deform rocks.
2. demonstrate understanding of the formation and characterization of brittle deformation structures.
3. demonstrate understanding of the formation and characterization of ductile deformation structures.


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