Phanerozoic tectonic evolution of western North America viewed through the paradigm of plate tectonics. Course involves intensive literature review, guest speakers, a possible field trip, and an in-depth regional tectonic analysis to be done by each student. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020, GEOL 2100, and GEOL 4610. 9/4/2019 - 12/13/2019, Lecture