Interpretation of Near-surface Geologic Structure for Engineering and Environment

Interpretation of Near-surface Geologic Structure for Engineering and Environment

Subject Area
Course Number
GEOL 680 690
Course Code
GEOL680690
Course Key
65055
Day(s)
Thursday
Time
6:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor
Course Note
MSAG Engineering Geology Elective
Course Description
The course introduces the basic principles of structural geology and their applications to engineering and environmental site characterization. Includes the mechanisms for the deformation and failure of the earth's crust, folded and faulted structures, and the orthogonal and stereographic solutions to characterize near-surface geologic structure. It also includes the construction and interpretation of geologic maps, geologic cross sections and block diagrams. Emphasis is placed on the graphical representation of subsurface data, including the use of selected computer programs, and the integration of the data to solve problems encountered in engineering and environmental projects.
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