Geology 305 /305L - Structural Geology

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Colgate University

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M. Wong Mountain ranges, rifting continents and earthquakes show that the Earth's crust is constantly deforming. Structural geology is the study of how and why deformation occurs. Students discuss deformational structures such as faults, folds, and ductile flow and why the Earth deforms in different ways. Students examine deformation at all scales, from the microscopic to mountain belts and examine the stresses that ultimately cause the Earth to deform. Labs emphasize using 3D geometric analysis and geologic maps as tools for unraveling deformational histories. Lectures and one laboratory per week, plus a required weekend field trip. GEOL 305L must be taken and passed concurrently with GEOL 305. Prerequisites: one 100-level and one 200-level geology class or permission of instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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