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EARTH 186 - Cordilleran Tectonics

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Cordilleran Tectonics

Instructor Name(s)

Gans

Course Description

Directed readings, weekly seminar, and field trip focused on the phanerozoic tectonic evolution of the North American Cordillera. Emphasis on understanding fundamental orogenic processes (continental extension, shortening, transcurrent motions, magmatism, metamorphism) from a cordilleran perspective. Typically includes one to two overnight trips of 2-4 days each.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Earth 2, 3, and 104A.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Course Material fee charged.