EAESĀ 440. Structural Geology and Tectonics. 3 hours.
Elementary stress and strain relations; folds, fabrics and faults; deformation mechanisms; basic plate tectonic concepts with regional geological examples. Course Information: Required weekend field trip at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): EAES 111 or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: EAES 230. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.