Dr. David A. McConnell Associate Professor Specialties: Structural Geology, Tectonics, Instructional Technology Ph.D., 1987, Texas A&M University M.S., 1983, Oklahoma State University B.S., 1981, The Queen's University, N. Ireland 216 Crouse Hall University of Akron Akron, OH 44325-4101 (330)-972-8047 (330) 972-7611 fax dmcconnell@uakron.edu email

Courses Taught

• Natural Science Geology (3370:103) Natural Science Geology On-Line
• Environmental Geology (3370:200) Environmental Geology On-Line
• Structural Geology (3370:350) Structural Geology On-Line
• Advanced Structural Geology (3370:550)
• Geology Field Camp (3370:593 and 3370:594)

Research Interests

Dr. McConnell's research focuses on the interaction between faulting and folding and the influence of lithologic variations (structural lithic units) on the folding process. This work is anchored in detailed field studies and incorporates both physical and kinematic modelling.

Previous field studies involved mapping of structures in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. Current projects are centered on: 1) the kinematic evolution of outcrop-scale fault-related folds; 2) distribution of strain in Silurian-Devonian rocks of the Valley Ridge Province of the Appalachians.

Dr. McConnell uses physical and kinematic models to investigate the interaction between faulting and folding. By allowing some variables to change while holding others fixed, these models can be used to interpret the strain history of the deformed sedimentary section. Results from modelling compare favorably with deformation patterns recognized in the field.

Graduate Students

• Lisa M. Benner
  
• Thomas L. McClain
  
• Amy L. Guianen
  

Recent University of Akron Theses

• Imhoff, J.T., 1995, Basement-involved Deformation at Laprele Anticline, Converse County, Wyoming, 96p.
• Castro, C., 1994, An approach to the understanding of folding in basement-involved fault-related folds.
• Kattenhorn S., 1994, Outcrop-scale fault related folds, Valley and Ridge Province, Appalachians: Comparison to kinematic model predictions.
• Kelly, J.C., 1994, Deformation mechanisms adjacent to a thrust, Sangre de Cristo Range, CO.
• Dominic, J.B., 1992, Basement-involved deformation of the Southern Seminoe Mountains, Wyoming.

Selected Publications

• McConnell, D.A., Encounters with the Environment: Readings on Environmental Issues, Kendall/Hunt, 234 p.
• McConnell, D.A., Kattenhorn, S.A., and Benner, L.M., 1997, Distribution of fault slip in outcrop-scale fault-related folds, Appalachian Mountains: Journal of Structural Geology, v.19, p.257-267.
• McConnell, D.A., 1996, Using presentation software in large lecture classes: Journal of Geoscience Education, v.44, p.164-168.
• McConnell, D.A., 1994, Fixed-hinge, basement-involved fault-propagation folds, Wyoming: GSA Bulletin, v. 106, p. 1583- 1593.
• Kattenhorn, S.A. and McConnell, D.A., 1994, Analysis of outcrop-scale fault-related folds, Eagle Rock, Virginia: Southeastern Geology, v. 34, p. 79-88.
• Dominic, J.B. and McConnell, D.A., 1994, The influence of structural lithic units in fault-related folds, Seminoe Mtns., Wyoming, USA: Journal of Structural Geology, v. 16, p. 769-779.
• McConnell, D.A. and Wilson, T.F., 1993, Linkage between deformation of basement rocks and sedimentary rocks in basement-involved foreland folds: GSA Special Paper 280, p. 319-333.

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