GEOL A335 - Structural Geology

Institution:

University of Alaska Anchorage

Subject:

Geology (GEOL)

Description:

Covers fundamental concepts of rock deformation: description and formation of geologic structures; brittle and ductile deformation; characteristic structures in different tectonic environments; concepts of stress, strain and brittle failure mechanics; and salt tectonics. Laboratory includes analysis of structure contours, geologic maps and cross sections, stereonets, kinematic analysis, and the Mohr circle technique.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEOL A331 UA C AND PHYS A123 UA C AND PHYS A123L UA C AND MATH A155 UA C

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uaa.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 786-1800

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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