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Course Description
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Course Name
Structural Geology
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Geology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Earth Science Level 2
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Short Description
The geometries, kinematics, mechanics and mechanisms of deformed rocks.Course Aims
This course examines the geometries, kinematics, mechanics and mechanisms of deformed rocks. We will use advanced geometrical and mechanical analysis to solve problems in rock deformation. A one-day field class allows us to examine these problems and apply these techniques to real world problems.Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
1. use a Mohr's circle diagram and Mohr-Coulomb failure Criterion to illustrate if a given fracture surface will fail at a given state of stress in wet and dry rocks1. discuss the growth of faults as individual faults or fault networks, and the influence of fault linkage structures (relay ramps) and displacement-length scaling.
1. define the term growth fault and discuss the terminology associated with growth faults and sedimentation: accommodation space, pre-rift, syn-rift, post-rift
1. describe deformation mechanisms active in fault and shear zones from hand specimens and thin sections from various structural levels in the crust and discuss the controls on active deformation mechanisms
1. use shear sense indicators to show the sense of slip on faults and shear zones
1. demonstrate the difference between coaxial and noncoaxial strain, finite vs infinitesimal strain, pure shear and simple shear
1. critically analyse the assumptions necessary to perform area and line length balancing and use these methods to test the validity of cross section and to estimate shortening/extension
1. plot planes and lines on a stereonet, and use stereonets to solve geometrical problems.
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