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GEO 302 - Foreland Tectonics and Sedimentation


Credits: 2
A central theme is crustal dynamics of orogenic belts, focusing upon the interrelationship between tectonics and sedimentation in modern and ancient foreland settings. Evolution of the modern Taiwan orogenic belt-foreland basin couple at the Eurasian-Philippine plate boundary is used as insight to understanding paleodynamics of our own Appalachian system. Field trip: Virginia/West Virginia.

Prerequisite: GEO 108  or GEO 110 , and permission of instructor. Pre- or Corequisite: GEO 120 

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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