An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings. Students may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied. A detailed study of surface features and the degradational, aggradational and structural processes by which they are formed. Worldwide examples are used extensively. Introduction to the terminology, geometry, kinematics and mechanics of rock deformation.
Laboratory emphasizes geometric techniques of structural analysis.
A study of the texture, chemistry, classification, origin and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Not open to students with credit in GEOL 229 . Winter term only. GEOL 160 and GEOL 228 . Field trips and reports required.