GEOL 444/544 Orogenic Systems

Credits: (3-0) 3

Explores how plate tectonic forces contribute to form mountains with a strong emphasis on modern advances in understanding. Topics to be covered include driving mechanisms for plates, rock deformation, isostasy, geochronology, large-scale features of orogens, evolution of orogens, lateral spreading of orogens, channel flow in the crust, magmatic systems, deep structure, and mountain support.

Prerequisites: GEOL 322/322L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOL 544 will be held to a higher standard than GEOL 444.

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