Moving and Shaking in the Bay Area

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Course Description

Active faulting and erosion in the Bay Area, and its effects upon landscapes. Earth science concepts and skills through investigation of the valley, mountain, and coastal areas around Stanford. Faulting associated with the San Andreas Fault, coastal processes along the San Mateo coast, uplift of the mountains by plate tectonic processes, and landsliding in urban and mountainous areas. Field excursions; student projects.

Grading Basis

RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)

Min

4

Max

4

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Discussion

Enrollment Optional?

No

Course Component

Seminar

Enrollment Optional?

No

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Scientific Method and Analysis (SMA), Applied Quantitative Reasoning (AQR)

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

GEOLSCI42 is a completion requirement for: