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GEOS-3404: Elements of Structural Geology

Description: Introduction to basic geological structures, evolution of microfabrics, development of faults, folds and foliations, stereographic analysis of geological structures, thrust fault geometries, balancing of geological cross-sections, and introduction to the concepts of stress and strain.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOS-1004 or GEOS-2024 or GEOS-2104

Required By: GEOS-4024, GEOS-4404

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 47

Average GPA: 2.58 (B-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 14.11%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 4.06%

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