Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

undergraduate level, taught in Durham

186S. The San Andreas Fault and Geology of West-Central California. NS, QID, STS Field oriented course on the Cenozoic regional geology of west-central California along the San Andreas fault between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Emphasis on direct observation of the human impact of the active tectonics and its effects on engineering practice. Qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the effects and damages of past earthquakes, landslides, and ground water changes on the environment. Particular focus on the Parkfield section of the San Andreas, site of an international drilling effort. Includes required field trip over fall break. Prerequisite: EOS 11. Instructor: Malin. One course.