11917 (v.2) Geology 317 - Structure And Geodynamics

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	9768 (v.7) Geology 207 - Structural Geology or any previous version AND 9771 (v.7) Geology 201 - Mineralogy or any previous version
Syllabus:	Deformation mechanisms, stress and strain theory, Mohr circle, strain analysis, compressional and tensional structures, thrust faults, deformation partitioning, structural reactivation, geometric analysis, microstructures. Processes of mountain building.Evolution of igneous rocks - chemical diagrams, petrogenesis, mantle composition and crustal processes. Evaluation of rock associations in terms of plate tectonic processes.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - An understanding and appreciation of the geodynamic processes active on the modern earth. The capability to undertake practical tectonic analysis. A fundamental appreciation of the interrelationship of different Earth Science sub - disciplines in understanding the dynamics of the Earth. Knowledge of the geometry and relationship of structures in an evolving orogen.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	The Mapping of Geological Structures, Geological Society of London Handbook. Marshak S and Mitra G., (1988), Basic Methods of Structural Geology, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	Twiss R.J and Moores E.M., (1992), Structural Geology, W.H. Freeman and Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	laboratory assignments 15%, practical tests 30%, Seminar and Essay 15%, Theory (end of semester Examination) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y