Geology 110A - Structural
Geology and Tectonics
Dr. Diane H. Carlson
T/Th 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. - Lecture
Th 2:30 - 5:20 p.m. - Lab
Placer Hall 1013
Lecture and Lab Schedule and Reading Assignments Previous Exams |
Geology 110A. Structural Geology and Tectonics. Description, analysis and interpretation of geologic structures and tectonic settings. Theory of stress and strain as it pertains to the origin of folds, faults, joints, cleavage, and other structural elements. Laboratory includes techniques of structural analysis such as orthographic projections, stereonets, structure contours, Mohr diagrams, interpretations of maps and cross sections. Fall only. 4 units. Prerequisites: GEOL 010, GEOL 010L, GEOL 12, GEOL 12L, GEOL 100, GEOL 103A, GEOL 111A, GEOL 111B, PHYS 005A OR PHYS 011A, MATH 30 OR MATH 026A |
Last modified September 8, 2002.