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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GEOL 565 - Tectonic Evolution of Orogenic Belts


Description:
Overview of the tectonic, structural, stratigraphic, and geophysical evolution of orogenic belts. Two hours of discussion and student presentation per week. May be repeated once for credit under a different title.

Credits:
(2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Classify historical developments in geology using the language of the philosophy of science.
  • Outline important historical debates over theories in the geological sciences.
  • Analyze the original rationale for presently outdated geologic concepts.
  • Defend the outdated thinking about fundamental geologic phenomena.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/21/2013

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