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12.113 Structural Geology

Structural geology is the study of processes and products of rock deformation. This course introduces the techniques of structural geology through a survey of the mechanics of rock deformation, a survey of the features and geometries of faults and folds, and techniques of strain analysis. Regional structural geology and tectonics are introduced. Class lectures are supplemented by lab exercises and demonstrations as well as field trips to local outcrops.

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Science and Technology / Geoscience / Atmospheric Science

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Material Type:: Online Course
Date Added to MERLOT:: June 9, 2011
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 12, 2018
Authors:: Christopher Studnicki-Gizbert
Prof. B. Clark Burchfiel
Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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