GEOS556
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GEOS556 - Thrust Belts and Synorogenic Sediments
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. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of the course topic.
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
Graduate
Name
Lecture
Workload Hours
3
Optional Component
No