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2014-2015 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEL 3440 - Tectonics.


(3-0-3) S-odd-numbered years. This course will evaluate the plate tectonic paradigm in terms of its historical evolution and modern application to understanding earth processes. Focus will be placed on defining the geometric, kinematic, and dynamic framework of the three types of plate boundaries, existing problems with rigid plate theory, and the evidence for the plate tectonic approximation. Field work is required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
GEL 3430 or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3