GEOL 3560: Global Tectonics
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (GEOL 1000 or GEOL 2010); PHYS 1310; PHYS 1310L
Mechanics of tectonics on Earth and how it is linked to natural hazards. Topics include principles of stress, strain, and rheology, brittle and ductile behavior of rocks and how to apply these concepts from micro-structures to tectonic processes. Lab activities include applications of learned concepts to real-world scenarios, ranging from seismic interpretations to earthquake hazard assessments.
(Typically Offered: Spring)