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California State University-Sacramento Course Info
Sacramento, California
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GEOL 110A
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Description, analysis and interpretation of geologic structures and tectonic settings. Theory of stress and strain as it pertains to the origin of folds, faults, joints, cleavage, and other structural elements. Laboratory includes techniques of structural analysis such as orthographic projections, stereonets, structure contours, Mohr diagrams, interpretation of maps and cross sections. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Fee Course.
Units: 4.0
Prerequisites:
MATH 030 - Calculus I
or
MATH 026A - Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences
and
PHYS 011A - General Physics: Mechanics
or
PHYS 005A - General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound
and
GEOL 111B - Field Techniques
and
GEOL 111A - Field Geology