150 Multifaceted Nature of Oak Ridge and East Tennessee Regional Geology
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This course, giving an overview and history of east Tennessee regional geology, will have five class sessions and a field trip. The following topics will be discussed during the term:
Basic Geology Introduction (January 31)
Context of east Tennessee in Appalachians (February 7)
Appalachians compared to other mountain chains (February 14)
How old are the Appalachians, oldest in the world? (February 21)
Geologic hazards in east Tennessee. (February 28)
Field trip introduction (March 7)
Field trip in Oak Ridge area (caravan of personal vehicles) (March 11, Saturday)
Robert D. (Bob) Hatcher
Bob Hatcher officially “retired” on June 30, 2018, after 32 years at University of Tennessee following six years at South Carolina, two years at Florida State, 12 years at Clemson, and a year with Humble Oil and Refining Company (now ExxonMobil): a career spanning 51 years that began after receiving a BA in geology and chemistry (Vanderbilt), MS in geology (Vanderbilt), PhD in geology (UT). During his career Bob published more than 200 refereed scientific works, including 10 books, along with many field guides and reports. The 3rd edition of his structural geology text was published in 2020. He also taught undergrad structural geology, physical and historical geology, mineralogy, optical mineralogy, petrology, and environmental geology as well as graduate level tectonics, structural geology, and Appalachian tectonics, to more than 2,000 students in four universities.