GEOL 5666 - Plate Tectonics

Credits: 3
The theory of plate tectonics including a quantitative assessment of the observations which lead to its acceptance and limitations. Topics include: geometry of plate tectonics, plate boundaries and plate motions at present and in the past, evolution of plates including sea floor spreading and subduction processes, and driving mechanisms. Two lectures, one laboratory/discussion per week.

Dual Listed GEOL 4666.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4610, geology/geophysics math requirements.