GEOL 585 - Plate Tectonics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed

An examination of the processes that control plate tectonics and the geologic features that form from plate interactions, both modern and ancient time. Topics include the earth’s interior, tectonic plate motion, features associated with plate boundaries including the mountain belts, rifts, fault zones, volcanic activity, and seismic hazards.

Prerequisite(s): GEOS 130 or 130H. GEOL 400 recommended.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 385