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GEOL 530 - Structural Geology

Credits: 3

Mechanics of the earth’s crust; origin and interrelation of structures of the Earth. Students learn to identify the main structures, to interpret and integrate them in a regional geodynamic context. In addition, students learn to collect field data and to do quantitative analyses using stereographic projection.

Note:
Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 502

Typically Offered
Fall

K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning

K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences


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