Introduction; Discussion of McPhee's Basin & Range;

General Geologic Setting of the Basin & Range

 Tectonic Models of Basin & Range Extension

Short Presentations by Faculty on potential I.S. projects

Technique: Geophysical Methods

Historic Models for Crustal Extension

Development of Low-Angle Fault Models

Technique: Reflection Seismology, map interpretation

 Metamorphic Core Complexes

Technique: Kinematic Analysis of Shear Zones

 Petrologic Evolution of the Basin & Range

[Guest Speaker: Dr. Dodson]

Technique: Geochemistry & Isotopes

 Petrologic Evolution of the Basin & Range

[Guest Speaker: Dr. Bettison-Varga

Technique: Argon-Argon Age Dating

I.S. Research Area Decisions Due

Sedimentary Record of Extension

Technique: Sedimentary Provenance Analysis

 Accommodation and Transfer Zones

Technique: Paleomagnetism

 Lab Day:

Petrologic & Paleomagnetism of Basin & Range Rocks

  Lab Day:

Petrologic & Paleomagnetism of Basin & Range Rocks

  no class: Weekend Field Trip to Gettysburg