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2019/20 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 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Pass at second year Geological Sciences or equivalent, satisfactory performance in previous year.

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE3490Mountain 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Practical32.006.00
Tutorial21.002.00
Private study hours132.00
Total Contact hours18.00
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 typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportIndividual report - 2 sides A415.00
Essay2,500 words20.00
Group ProjectPoster Project25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

The format for the re-sit is set out in the module handbook.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins40.00
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 website

Last updated: 30/04/2020 11:18:54

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