GEO 325 - The Origin of Mountains

Institution:

Cornell College

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Description:

Mountains are formed by a variety of geological processes. This class will explore methods of mountain building, focusing on the histories of di_erent mountain belts around the world. We will read and discuss current literature on a range of related topics, such as: ultrahigh-pressure rocks, ophiolite emplacement, terrane accretion, thermobarometry, and methods for dating ancient mountain belts. Multi-day _eld trip is likely. Prerequisite: GEO 319. (Laboratory Science) WALSH

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornellcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 895-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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