Course Description
The literature, research procedures, and instrumental techniques applicable to structural geology and/or tectonics.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
More extensive term paper or term project as appropriate.
Athena Title
RES STRUC/TECTONICS
Non-Traditional Format
Taught as a directed study but traditional lecture and lab exercises may be utilized when appropriate.
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This class is designed to accomodate either undergraduate or graduate students who wish to learn more about the techniques, approaches, and/or analysis of Structural Geology and/or Tectonics. Course content will vary depending on the needs and interests of the students, and on their background. In general, the class will involve some combination of one of the following. (1) Guided reading in the fields of Structural Geology and/or Tectonics. In this case, the professor and/or student decide what readings would be valuable to the student, and both then read the materials and discuss them. (2) Guided training in field and/or laboratory skills in structural analysis, field geology and mapping, and/or rock preparation for chemical analyses. In this case, the professor and student determine which skills will be useful to learn more about, and the professor then oversees and guides the student in learning these skills, either in the field or the laboratory. Content of class meetings will vary and student grades will be based on performance and motivation.
Topical Outline
There is no set course syllabus.