Geology 431 - Structural Geology
Fall
2022
01
4.00
Michele Cooke-Andresen
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
47648
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (II) rm 129
cooke@umass.edu
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. With lab; several short field trips (during lab) and one weekend field trip.
Students with no testing agreement are not allowed to enroll in this course. GEOLOGY 311 and 351
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.