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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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GLG 371 Plate Tectonics (W)

Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
FS97 - SS99

GLG 371 Plate Tectonics (W)

Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
US99 - US99

GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W)

Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
FS99 - SS01

GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W)

Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
US01 - US01

GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W)

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or LBS 117 or MTH 124 or MTH 126 or MTH 132 or MTH 133 or LBS 118 or LBS 119) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231B or PHY 231C or LBS 271)
Restrictions:
Not open to graduate students in the Department of Geological Sciences.
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
FS01 - SS09

GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W)

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 126 or MTH 132 or MTH 133 or LB 118 or LB 119) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 271)
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology.
Effective Dates:
US09 - SS12

GLG 401 Global Tectonics and Earth Structure (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 126 or MTH 132 or MTH 133 or LB 118 or LB 119) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 273)
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Structural geology, geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
US12 - US12

GLG 401 Global Tectonics and Earth Structure (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 126 or MTH 132 or MTH 133 or LB 118 or LB 119) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 273)
Restrictions:
Open to seniors or graduate students.
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Structural geology, geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
FS12 - US14

GLG 401 Global Tectonics and Earth Structure (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 132 or MTH 152H or LB 118) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 273 or PHY 193H)
Restrictions:
Open to seniors or graduate students.
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Structural geology, geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
FS14 - US17

GLG 401 Global Tectonics and Earth Structure (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 132 or MTH 152H or LB 118) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 273 or PHY 193H)
Restrictions:
Open to seniors or graduate students.
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Structural geology, geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
FS17 - SS24

GLG 401 Global Tectonics and Earth Structure (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 132 or MTH 152H or LB 118) and (PHY 183 or PHY 183B or PHY 231 or PHY 231C or LB 273 or PHY 193H or PHY 173 or PHY 221 or PHY 241)
Not open to students with credit in:
GLG 371
Description:
Structural geology, geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Plate kinematics and global geodynamic processes, plate margin processes and evolution, marine geology. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
US24 - US26

GLG 401 Structure and Mechanics of the Earth (W)

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((GLG 304) and completion of Tier I writing requirement) and (MTH 114 or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 132 or MTH 152H or LB 118) and (PHY 183 or PHY 221 or PHY 231 or PHY 193H or LB 273) and GLG 321
Description:
Structural geology; stress, strain, and rock deformation; geological and geophysical methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth and planets. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
FS26 - Open