| Course Title: Structural Geology and Orogenesis |
| Start Date: 09/04/2019 End Date: 12/17/2019 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2019 |
| Description: This course covers the basic techniques of field geology and structural analysis, concentrating on field techniques, stress, strain, faulting, folding, rock strength, deformation mechanisms, geologic maps, and multidisciplinary approaches to mountain building (orogenesis). |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Michelle Markley | 413-538-2814 | mmarkley@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/04/2019 - 12/17/2019 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 11:00AM - 12:15PM | CLAP - Clapp Laboratory | 300 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: 8 credits from Geology including GEOL-201. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 13 | Available: 5 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: EARTH STRUCTURE, 2nd edition Author: van der Pluijm, Ben A. (and Marshak, S.) Copyright: 2004 Edition: 2 Volume: ISBN: 9780393924671 Publisher: Norton |
Required | 130.00 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Copies are on order at Odyssey |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: This book has been out for a while now, and you should have no trouble finding an affordable copy. |