GEOS 206 - Earth Tectonics and Dynamics

FC NSMA QFR

4 credits
Plate tectonics is a unifying model for geoscience. Deep-Earth processes have control on the shape and appearance of the Earth’s surface, and affect the composition and interaction (dynamics) between the continents, the oceans, and the atmosphere. In this course, students will understand and analyze geologic and geophysical data to investigate the evidence for plate tectonics. Laboratory sessions focus on structural geology–how to use geologic data at the surface to interpret geometry below the surface. Students will use geophysical (seismic) and structural data to interpret tectonic histories from diverse settings and assess whether tectonics on Earth has changed through time. Field trip(s) required.

Prerequisites: One 4-credit 100-level GEOS course.