Structural Geology and Tectonics
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
524
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Brittle and ductile deformation. Stress and strain theory. Structural interpretation problems. Development and significance of plate tectonics as a unifying theory for geology. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use and apply terminology and techniques used to describe and interpret geological structures.
Outcome
Explain stress and strain in rocks, and the relations between stress and strain and the geologic structures and tectonic settings they are associated with.
Outcome
Use stereonets and structural contours to effectively and correctly answer geologic questions.
Outcome
Identify and interpret structural fabrics.
Outcome
Explain the role of metamorphism in micro-, meso-, macro-, and mega-structural features.
Outcome
Describe precisely and succinctly the structures associated with different plate tectonic settings.
Outcome
Examine a geologic map and use data therein to determine the structural geologic history of the region.
Outcome
Apply structural geologic principles to a thesis-based research project, including interpretation of the tectonics and geological structures associated with a specific region related to a research project.