| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| 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
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10198 (v.3) Geology 241 - Structural Geology and Mineralogy or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Lithospheric plates - definition, types and driving mechanisms. Extensional fault systems and evolution of continental margins. Oceanic lithosphere and associated structural elements. Orogens and their subdivisions with emphasis on thrust systems, fault-related folds, orogenic wedges and extensional collapse. Transpressional and transtensional structures, structural reactivation and basin inversion. The link between tectonics, ore systems and the System Earth. Analysis of complexly deformed terrains. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand and appreciate the geodynamic processes active on the modern Earth. Undertake practical tectonic analysis. Appreciate the interrelationship of different Earth Science sub-disciplines in understanding the dynamics of the earth. Demonstrate 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. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Laboratory assignments 15%. Practical tests 30%, Seminar and Essay 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
