Geology 210 - Plate Tectonics

Plate tectonic theory explains the origins of volcanoes and earthquakes, continental drift, and the locations of mountain belts and oceans. This course focuses on the geometry of plate tectonics. Topics include mid-ocean ridge systems, transform faults, subduction zones, relative plate motion, earthquake analysis, triple point junctions, and stereographic projection.

Prereq: Any one course in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, or Physics.