ERTH 433 - Structural Geology

(4 units)

Prerequisites: ERTH 250 and ERTH 322; PHYS 151 or PHYS 100A.
Theories/principles of structural geology, orogenesis, and tectonics. Planar/linear structures in naturally deformed rocks. Description, classification, interpretation, and kinematic and dynamic analysis of faults/folds. Field measurement, analysis and mapping of structures. Deformation, strength, fracture, and rheological properties of rocks.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs., required field trips) Not open for credit to students with prior credit in GEOL 433.