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College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOL 255 - Structural Geology


This course focuses on recognizing and interpreting the significance of geologic structures in the Earth’s outermost layers. Discussions focus on the formation of major rock fabrics (e.g., fractures, joints, faults, shear zones, folds, foliation/cleavage, and lineations) from microscopic (thin section) to regional (mountain belt) scales.  Problem sets use graphical techniques to solve structural problems. This course also provides an introduction to map interpretation and mapping techniques. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Local and regional field trips. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 160  and GEOL 165 GEOL 250  recommended but not required. Spring semester. (4 Credits)