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GEOL 4400 - Tectonics of North America

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on Plate Tectonic Theory and examines plate interactions and major geologic events, especially those related to the assembly of North America. It emphasizes concepts and methods used to interpret tectonic events and processes linked to the rock record, deformation, earth-system history, and hazard and resource distribution.

Prerequisite: GEOL 2010  

General Education - Competencies:
  • GCIW: Intensive Writing






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