2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5640M Mountain Belt Processes
15 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Prof Sandra Piazolo
Email: S.Piazolo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Pass at second year Geological Sciences or equivalent, satisfactory performance in previous year.This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE3490 | Mountain Belt Processes |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- discuss models different mechanisms of mountain building and continental deformation together with the related geological processes;
- use the basic geological techniques of systematic rock descriptions, map analysis, the interpretation of geophysical data and the integration of disparate geological datasets to examine Earth processes;
- use combinations of petrological and geochronogical data to evaluate histories of rocks;
- use methods of sedimentary geology and stratigraphy to investigate the impact of mountain building on Earth surface processes;
- relate their own observations and data to published and other datasets and interpretations;
- report integrative geology through a variety of presentation media.
-write a substantial individual report based on literature review and integration of disparate data sets. This report will require evaluation of the literature and synthesis in the form (in part) of original tables and/or diagrams.
Skills outcomes
Familiarity with the concepts, ideas and methods used in the treatment of continental deformation, and vertical and horizontal motions in mountain belts. Integration of numerous methods, techniques and data sources including geodesy, geophysics, petrology, geochronology, structural geology and basin analysis. Ability to work at a high level both as a member of a collaborative team, and individually
Syllabus
Provisional syllabus - see module handout for detailed syllabus
This module aims to provide an overview of the processes that form mountain belts and the impact of mountain building on the Earth system. The following topics embrace a range or orogenic settings, methods and synthesises:
PT paths in mountain belts
Thermal responses to tectonism as reflected in metamorphic rocks
Origin of syntectonic granites
Ultra High Pressure metamorphic terrains - their formation and exhumnation.
Geochronological tools applied to metamorphic rocks.
Unroofing histories, landscape development and provenance of syn-tectonic detritus
Impact of mountain building on Earth systems
Styles of continental deformation
Geodynamical tools for quantifying active deformation
Deep structure of mountain belts
Himalayan-Alpine case studies
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 132.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 18.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Private study should essentially be that expected of students undertaking SOEE3490, with the addition of a further report based upon one of the poster topics, which comprises the enhanced aspect of this module for M-level students.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through course assessment and face to face interaction in practicals and help sessions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Individual report - 2 sides A4 | 8.00 |
Essay | 2,500 words | 29.00 |
Group Project | Poster Project | 15.00 |
Report | 4 sides of A4 (thin section descriptions) | 8.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 |
The format for the re-sit is set out in the module handbook.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 |
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: 03/03/2020
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