2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE3450 Structural Geology

10 creditsClass Size: 33

Module manager: Dr Geoffrey Lloyd
Email: G.E.Lloyd@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisites

SOEE2050

Deformation Processes

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE5626M	Structural Geology
SOEE5720M	Fault and Fold Systems

Module replaces

EARS3140

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- understand the development of structures in different tectonics settings and scales,
- apply appropriate structural models to evaluate the spatial and temporal evolution of folds and fault arrays, Integrate structural and geophysical data and interpretations.

Syllabus

- Deformation regimes (contractional, extensional and transpressional/transtensional);
- Microtectonics;
- Geodynamics (lithospheric stress states, including rheology).

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Practical	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			67.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

- Pre and post class reading and evaluation of prescribed current literature
- Summarising and completing practical exercises.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback in practical classes and coursework,general module feedback and review in Week 11.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	2 x practical class exercises	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		30.00

The assessment for this module comprises two in-class assessments and an exam. If the overall mark is a fail, re-assessment will comprise a 2 hrs examination during the re-sit period.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		70.00

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: 26/04/2017

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