ES 201 PLATE TECTONICS
An advanced introduction to the theory of plate tectonics with emphasis on the geologic processes that create mountains, canyons, ocean basins, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Topics include mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and tectonic geomorphology. Laboratory focuses on investigations of rock properties, geophysical data of plate motion, and local geologic field evidence of plate tectonics.
Notes
Three lectures; three hours of laboratory work.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
GEO 201.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 14 students per laboratory section.
Attributes
A1, MOID, W