GEOL 360 - Structural Geology

Description:
Exploration of the methods, tools, and theories to describe, quantify, and explain geologic structures and the behavior of Earth’s crust at all scales. Includes lab, field, and computer-based investigations.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 and GEOL 202 and GEOL 203 and GEOL 210 and GEOL 320 and MATH 154.

Credits: (5)

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

Describe and utilize the fundamental principles and tools of structural geology.
Identify geologic structures in the field and in geologic maps and cross-sections and interpret their tectonic significance.
Measure, record, and analyze relevant structural data in the field and in the lab.
Describe and quantify dynamic properties of Earth’s crust.
Interpret and synthesize data from the field, the literature, geologic maps, cross-sections, geodesy, and seismology to determine the tectonic and structural setting of an area.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/19/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Ellensburg