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Peer reviewedBull, William B. – Journal of Geological Education, 1984
Summarizes representative quantitative tectonic-geomorphology studies made during the last century, focusing on fault-bounded mountain-front escarpments, marine terraces, and alluvial geomorphic surfaces (considering stream terraces, piedmont fault scarps, and soils chronosequences). Also suggests where tectonic-geomorphology courses may best fit…
Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLambert, Richard St J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Gives the background to the philosophy for the introductory teaching of global tectonics and the terrane concept. Provides a discussion of local and general considerations, the curriculum, and terrane tectonics. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Global Approach
Peer reviewedChamberlain, Valerie Elaine – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Reviews a model used in the teaching of plate tectonics which includes processes and concepts related to: terranes and the amalgamation of terranes, relative plate motion and oblique subduction, the effects of continent-continent collision, changes in plate motion, plate configuration, and the type of plate boundary. Diagrams are included.…
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Geology
