GEOS456

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GEOS456 - Thrust Belts and Synorogenic Sediments

GeosciencesUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

016177

Course Description

Geometry and mechanics of thrust faults and thrust belts; tectonics of contractional orogenic belts; geomorphology of thrust belts and foreland basin system; depositional systems and provenance of foreland basin sediments; application of orogenic-wedge models.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

5

Total Units Allowed

15

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No