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
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9771 (v.7) Geology 201 - Mineralogy or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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: | laboratory assignments 15%, practical tests 30%, Seminar and Essay 15%, Theory (end of semester Examination) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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