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GEOL 406 - Structural Geology

GEOL 406: Structural Geology (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: GEOL 302 and GEOL 310. Counts toward Geological Sciences, B.A. (2026-27), Geological Sciences, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Major Electives
  • Major
  • 12 Additional Upper-Division Units Selected From
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory with limited field trips. Integrates structural and introductory field geology. Principles, causes, and mechanisms of rock deformation combined with field study. Graphical, computer, and analytical techniques for working with folds and faults are applied in the field. Field observations are presented in geologic maps, cross sections, and reports.
Prerequisites
GEOL 302 and GEOL 310.
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From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall
Formerly numbered
GEOL 306

0 sections in Spring 2027

GEOL 406 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all GEOL classes for other terms.