Course Description

Earth Sciences 200a Plate Tectonics and Lithology

Rock types and their distribution within the crust of the Earth are in large part a function of tectonics, including subduction, obduction, uplift and collapse. Lectures synthesize and explain major rock types in primary and secondary tectonic settings. Laboratories examine rocks and textures.

Antirequisite: The former Geology 200b.

Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 020 or equivalent; or permission of the Department.

2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.

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