Geology 431 - Structural Geology
Fall
2021
01
4.00
Michael Williams
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
15172
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (II) rm 129
mlw@geo.umass.edu
With lab. Description and analysis of deformation and deformation processes at scales ranging from minerals to mountain belts. Topics include: faults, folds, construction of cross-sections, interpretation of structural fabrics, stress, strain, plate tectonics, New England geology, and the geologic history of North America. Emphasis on three-dimensional visualization of geologic features and practical solutions to structural problems relevant to industry and research. Several short field trips (during lab) and one weekend field trip. Prerequisites: GEO-SCI 201 and 311.
Students with no testing agreement are not allowed to enroll in this course. Pre Req: GEO-SCI 201 & 311
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.