The Dynamic Earth

Sea-floor spreading and continental drift, earthquakes and volcanoes, origin and evolution of mountain systems, and concepts of plate tectonics are viewed in light of the geology of ocean basins and continents. Modern processes such as river, coastal, wind, and glaciers will be studied and their effect on shaping the geologic landscape. Laboratory: field problems in Vermont geology; interpretation of geologic maps, regional tectonic synthesis. 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab/field trips

Schedule
9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Location
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 417
Instructors