GEOL A448 — Structural Geology and Geomechanics 3 Credits
Examines the classification, origin, and evolution of all types of rock fractures with application to structural analysis, oil and gas reservoirs, resource recovery, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and hazards analysis. Applies continuum and rock mechanics principles to brittle deformation, including rock strength and failure criteria, stress states in the lithosphere, stress tensors, and linear elastic fracture mechanics theory. Special Note: Students may need to provide their own transportation to a field trip location. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A648 . May Be Stacked With: GEOL A648