The study of structures resulting from tectonic formation of the earth's crust and from intrusion of molten magma.
Structural geology is a fascinating subject with lots of unsolved problems remaining.
It is a challenging, difficult, but essential topic. This year the textbook and course organization are new, as are some of the assignments. I am making the course ever more applicable to the current problems that most geologists face. In particular, I am incorporating more examples and materials from the southeastern states.