Plate
tectonics is a theory that has revolutionized geology, giving the science
its first
coherent, widely accepted picture of how the whole Earth works. This
course is
designed to give students a solid understanding of the basic theory,
the evidence on
which it is based, and its application to subjects as diverse as earthquakes,
volcanoes,
mountain ranges, precious metal deposits, the topography of the sea
floor and the
history of life. No prerequisites.
