The mechanical, thermal and chemical structure oflithospheric plates, <br/>and the driving mechanism for their relative movement. Evolution and dynamics of <br/>the Earth's core and mantle. Rifting, stretching and loading of continental crust, <br/>continental margins, ocean tectonics, mid ocean ridges, mantle plumes and <br/>continental flood basalts. Subduction zone and arc mechanics, megmatism, <br/>metamorphism and sedimentary basins. Collisional orogens, granites, channel flow <br/>and exhumation. Cratons, mobile belts and tectonic processes in Precambrian and <br/>Phanerozoic orogens. Continental growth through time and the supercontinent cycle. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Admission into<br/> <br/> 193804 (v.8)<br/> Master of Science (Geology)<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> Admission into<br/> <br/> 192605 (v.6)<br/> Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology<br/> <br/> or any
