EESC 3385 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
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall, Biannually in the Spring
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.35 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.20 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Seth Kruckenberg | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 2 of 3 |
| Fall 2022 | Seth Kruckenberg | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 20 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02