GE414 Structural Geology and Tectonics

Contents and structure

The course consists of the following modules:

• Classification and interpretation of geological structures at mesoscale
• Introduction into bedrock maps
• Field course with independent geological mapping, introduction into compass measurements and stereonet plotting
• Theory on forces, stress, strain, brittle and ductile deformation
• Introduction to platetectonic environments (extension, contraction, strike-slip)
• Introduction to the geological history of Norway
• Exercises on the interpretation of geological maps, profile construction, stereonet, Mohr circle

Learning Outcome

General qualifications:

• Understand terms such as stress, strain, brittle and ductile deformation
• classify and interpret geological structures
• Understand the most important plate tectonic environments
• Understand the most important geological events that shaped the bedrock of Norway

Skills:

• Construct and interpret geological maps and profiles
• Independent mapping of lithologies and structures in the field, structural measurements with compass
• Plot and analyse structural measurements in stereonets
• Interpet the geological history of an area based on map relationships
• Apply structural geology techniques to various problems
• Understand the content of structural geology articles and reports

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is based on:

GE-406: Geology basics

GE-413: Cartography and GIS

GE-408: Mineralogy and Petrology

MA-414: Mathematics

FY-400: Introduction to physics

GE-436: Sedimentology

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, field course (5 days)

Compulsory learning activities

- participation in field course (5 days) and delivery of field report

- approved exercises

Assessment

Written exam, 5 hours.

Time and place will be announced on Studentweb. Letter grades A-F, where F corresponds to failed.

Examination support material

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