2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5724M Structural Models and Subsurface Interpretation
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Estelle Mortimer
Email: E.J.Mortimer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE3450 | Structural Geology |
Module replaces
SOEE5723M Applied Structural ModelsThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:- Undertaken a robust interpretation of seismic reflection data and understand its limitations
- discuss the main theoretical models that are applied to understanding 3-dimensional structural geology;
- compare and contrast the understanding of fold development from a geometric and geomechanical standpoint;
- apply appropriate theoretical structural models to evaluate the spatial and temporal evolution of folds and fault arrays;
- integrate theoretical models with a suite of data sets (including reflection seismic, well data and outcrop data) to analyse a variety of structural styles;
- develop and apply strategies, including restorations techniques and uncertainty considerations, to validate structural interpretations.
Syllabus
- Course introduction;
- Introduction to interpretation of seismic reflection data.
- Theoretical models of the geometric and geomechanical analysis of folds;
- Theoretical structural models that explain the relationship between folds and faults (including spatial and temporal variations in 3D fault evolution; fault populations;
- Inversion tectonics; salt tectonics);
- Expression of folds and faults in reflection seismic data;
- Aplication of theoretical models to seismic reflection data in: compressional;
- Extensional; inversion;
- Salt and strike-slip settings;
- Integration of field observations with structural models.
- Understand the application of sequence stratigraphy into a basin context
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 135.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Pre- and post-class reading and evaluation of prescribed current literature; it is expected that in-class practical material will be completed in private study time and compared with worked examples where given.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Feedback in practical classes and coursework.- In class and private study comparison of coursework with worked examples; comparison of assessed practicals with worked examples; assessed coursework.
- Fieldnote books will be reviewed.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Project report on field trip | 30.00 |
| Practical | 2 x interpretation practicals | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 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: 13/10/2021
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