Tectonics and Crustal Evolution (ERTH3104)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Prerequisite
ERTH2004
Recommended prerequisite
ERTH3101
Assessment methods
Assignments, term paper
Course enquiries
Dr Charles Verdel (c.verdel@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
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This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Plate tectonics & geodynamics; the compostion and strength of the lithosphere, plate kinematics, continental rifting, seafloor spreading, subduction processes, mountain building processes and evolution of the Australian plate.