EESC3385

Structural Geology

The goal of this course is the development of skills in the structural analysis of rock bodies as seen in outcrops, or small areas, to gain an understanding of the geometries, sequencing, and kinematics of deformational features. Structures such as folds, faults, foliations, lineations, and shear zones will be considered at various scales, as visible in the field, or in thin section. We will also discuss some inter- and intra- granular deformation mechanisms. The 3-hour laboratory consists of in-class problems and some field-based problems.

Course overview

Department
Earth and Environmental Sciences
School
MCAS
Credits
4

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.35 / 5

Based on 20 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Zoe Molitor · Devlin Hall 324 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Zoe Molito · Devlin Hall 324 W 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered