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East Tennessee State University Course Info
Johnson City, Tennessee
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GEOL 4507
Plate Tectonics
Discusses the fundamental mechanics and structure of the Earth as a basis for considering plate motion. Major topics include: continental drift, sea floor spreading, and the plate boundaries at mid-ocean ridges, transforms, subduction zones, mountain ranges and rifts, in addition, the proposed drive mechanisms for plate tectonics.
Units: 4.0
Prerequisites:
GEOL 1200 - Geological Evolution of North America