Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2016
ESCI 323 001 (CRN: 23298)
EARTH STRUCTURE & DEFORMATION
Long Title: EARTH STRUCTURE AND DEFORMATION
Department: *Earth Science*
Instructor: Gray, Gary
Meetings:
10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF KWG 128 (11-JAN-2016 - 22-APR-2016)
1:00PM - 3:59PM R KWG 128 (11-JAN-2016 - 22-APR-2016)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: ESCI 301
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 6
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 10-DEC-2023 11:59AM
Final Exam: Final Exam Unknown
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2016
9:00AM - 12:00PM W TBA TBA
Description: Introduction to the mechanics and deformation of the Earth's crust and lithosphere, emphasizing rock strength and rheology, earthquakes and faulting, brittle and ductile deformation mechanisms and processes, and an introduction to tectonic systems. Lab will develop skills for recognition, interpretation, and analysis of deformation structures and processes on maps, cross-sections and seismograms. Credit may not be received for both ESCI 323 and ESCI 333. Prerequisite(s) can be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and (PHYS 101 or PHYS 111). These may be taken concurrently. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 323 if student has credit for ESCI 333.