GEOL 725 - Solid-Earth Seminar

(1 to 3 units)

This course will investigate Solid-Earth processes associated with convergent, divergent, transform, and oblique margins, as well as intraplate settings. The course will explore topics including thermal, compositional, and deformational changes within orogenic and extensional systems through lectures and reading of journal articles.

Maximum units a student may earn: 9

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the importance of Solid-Earth processes in orogenic systems.
2. demonstrate skills in best practices for explaining material through quality oral presentations.
3. read through journal articles, identifying the key points (hypotheses, methods, interpretations) of an article.

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