Unit name | Structural Geology |
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Unit code | EASC20006 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2D (weeks 19 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Cooper |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EASC10001 Geology 1 EASC20045 Mapping, Tectonics and Remote Sensing |
Co-requisites |
n/a |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit will provide a solid grounding in fundamental concepts of structural geology and rock deformation. Building on structural geology skills and knowledge developed in relevant first and second year units (Geology 1, Introduction to Field Skills in Earth Sciences, Introduction to Field Mapping and Mapping, Tectonics and Remote Sensing), the unit will examine deformational structures in a more quantitative manner in three dimensions.
Lectures will cover elements of brittle and ductile deformation, faults and folds, macro- and microscopic aspects of rock deformation and kinematic analysis.
Practicals will focus on plotting, visualising and analysing structural data using stereographic projections, and constructing structural maps and cross-sections. Relevant concepts will be put into a broader tectonic context, and the relationships between brittle and ductile deformation in the Earth's crust will be explored.
A field excursion to a deformed region local to Bristol will put the lecture and practical material into a real-world context, giving students a chance to measure, plot, and interpret structural data.
On successful completion you will be able to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete practical or field work, or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Formative Assessment:
Practical and field work will not be assessed. Solutions to the practical exercises will be posted on Blackboard for students to work through in their own time and office hours will be available to answer questions.
Summative Assessment:
Examination 100%
There will be a 2-hour examination covering material from both the lectures and practicals. (100%)
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