Ge 161: Plate Tectonics, Fall 2011 class
Course Description - Fall 2011
The objective of the course is to learn about modern concepts of plate tectonics and how to apply them quantitatively to study a problem. In the process of doing this we will learn to use GMT software to make maps, and we will learn to use the Linux operating system. We will use some web sites to search existing data bases or use existing publicly available software for obtaining parameters such as earthquake focal mechanisms and magnetic field vectors. Each student will write a final paper which will serve as practice for later on writing a research paper (such as for the graduate student oral examination).
Units: 9.
Prerequisites: TBA
Course Grading
The grade is based on weekly problem sets, the final paper, and a final class presentation.
Regular Class Time
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10:30, 215 North Mudd.
Instructor - Fall 2011
Joann M. Stock, 356 South Mudd, jstock@gps.caltech.edu, x6938Teaching Assistant - Fall 2011
Junle Jiang, jjle [at] gps.caltech.edu
Office Hours
TBA