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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

GEOL 335 - Dynamics and Structure of the Earth


Integrative study of how dynamic tectonic processes create and shape the internal structure and surface of the Earth. Movement of tectonic plates and how interactions along plate boundaries create faults, folds, and fractures. Earth’s gravity and magnetic fields, the mechanics of rock deformation and how remote sensing techniques are used to explore the Earth’s internal structure. Real-world data to introduce laboratory techniques for describing and interpreting geologic structures.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325.

Credits: 4