INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES

GEOSCI 202

Course Description

Introduction to recognition and mapping of geologic structures in the field. Landforms, folds, faults, tectonics, geologic maps, and field instrumentation.

Prerequisties

GEOSCI 100 or ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106

Satisfies

GEOSCI/GLE 455 and GEOSCI 459

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.1

4.02% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.24%

0.1% from Historical

A Rate

28.57%

25.31% from Historical

Class Size

-53.82% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Claire Ruggles

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