GEOS556

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GEOS556 - Thrust Belts and Synorogenic Sediments

Geosciences Graduate UA - UA General

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