2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5752M Applied Geodynamics and Basin Evolution
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Prof Douglas Paton
Email: D.A.Paton@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
SOEE5751M Structural Methods and FieldworkThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will have an understanding of the influence of lithospheric and plate scale tectonics on the evolution of sedimentary basins.Learning outcomes
- Lithospheric scale deformation
- Evolution of sedimentary basins.
Syllabus
The module comprises two parts:
- The first part will consider lithospheric extension, models of continental extension, influence of stretching factors, and implications on heat flow. This will be applied to appropriate examples.
- The second part considers the influence of lithospheric compression on basin evolution. This will involve an extended fieldtrip to a compressional belt.
Prior to the trip students will generate regional scale cross-sections. These will be tested in the field to consider how small scale deformation is associated with larger scale processes.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
presentation | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Fieldwork | 1 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
Lecture | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Lecture | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
Practical | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Private study hours | 65.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 85.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
- Writing up field data and preparing material (58 hours)- Fieldwork is split into 12 days (70 hours) and involves personal, group and class observation, discussion and presentation on the outcrop.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Presentations on extensional regimes will have tutorials associated with it.- Reports and presentations in the field to provide progress.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Poster Presentation | Group presentation | 10.00 |
Poster Presentation | Individual presentation | 42.00 |
Fieldwork | Field notebooks to be submitted at end of trip | 15.00 |
Presentation | Verbal presentation (group) | 23.00 |
Presentation | Verbal presentation (individual) | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/10/2017
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