GEOL2007

GEOL2007: Structural Geology

Science and Engineering

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Stress and its relationship to brittle failure of rocks. Visualising stress using Mohr circles. Fault initiation and development. Application of stereographic projections in structural geology. Concepts, models and quantitative techniques for analysing for strain in rocks. Kinematic analysis of shear zones and fold mechanisms. Analysis of superposed deformation and refolded folds. Rheology and the mechanical properties of rocks. Deformation processes, mechanisms and microstructure. Construction of deformation histories.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) (1152)

Field of Education010703 Geology

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture2 x 1 hour weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 2 hours weekly

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GEOL1005v2Fundamentals of Geology

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