GEOL 304 - Tectonics

This course will provide an overview of processes responsible for the formation, deformation, and destruction of Earth’s lithosphere. The class and associated laboratory component will combine perspectives from several geoscientific disciplines (e.g., field geology, geochronology, geochemistry, and geophysics) to address issues pertinent to plate tectonic processes. A class project will focus on developing good scientific writing and presentation habits. Local and regional field trips. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 160 Offered fall semester. (4 Credits)