GEO 4630 - Global Tectonics

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Geosciences

Description:

Large-scale structure and dynamics of the Earth. Framework of plate tectonics including plate motion, processes at plate boundaries, and driving mechanisms. Processes of crustal deformation and evolution of orogenic belts over time, with examples from North America. Three lectures per week. Field trips required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEO 121 and GEO 205 and GEO 2050 and GEO 305 and GEO 306 and GEO 3060

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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