|
|
|
Nov 24, 2024
|
|
GLY 570 - Plate Tectonics Examination of the theory of plate tectonics, including critique of refereed scientific papers. Topics include geometry and driving forces of plate motions and the geological and geophysical implications. Prerequisites: GLY 261 and 12 hours of geology, biology, chemistry and/or physics at the 300 level or above. One three-hour lecture/discussion (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the Theory of Plate Tectonics and the evidence for it.
- Describe geologic processes that result from Plate Tectonics.
- Apply Plate Tectonics to various subdisciplines of geology to explain the geologic history of crustal features.
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|
|
|
