Geological Structures and Tectonics
Description
Aims: To introduce structural geology and plate tectonics
The module introduces the key geological structures, explains how they form and how they can be recognised and analysed to provide and understanding of the deformation history of a region.
Delivery
- 10 hours lectures
- 20 hours practical work
Assessment
- 90 minute online exam (January)
Key skills
- Map analysis
- Section construction
- Stereonet construction
- 3D visualisation
- Pattern recognition