The grade is determined through a combination of midterms, laboratory exams and a final. The description and origin of structures of the earth's crust. Three lectures and two laboratory sessions weekly. Topics include description and kinematics of microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic structures, stress and strain, structural analysis, regional geology and plate tectonics. This is a core course for concentrators, but is open to all who require a basic knowledge of structural geology.
Evaluation is based on two hour-long exams, a final exam and the laboratory exercises and exams.
Additional readings will be assigned. Principles of Geochemistry. The course is designed to provide a quantitative introduction to geochemical aspects of the rock cycle. Instruction will consist of lectures and discussion of homework problems. The course is intended primarily for seniors concentrating in the geological sciences, but is also open to graduate students with advisor approval.