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2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5626M Structural Geology

15 creditsClass Size: 5

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

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Levels 1 - 3

Pre-requisites

SOEE2050Deformation Processes

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE3450Structural Geology
SOEE5720MFault and Fold Systems

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is designed to provide a view of current &/or ‘hot’ topics in modern structural geology, over a range of scales from microscopic to continental, based on the current research interests of the module presenters. Structural geology is a vibrant research area that impacts crucially on academic & economic careers & also links with most other branches of Earth Sciences.

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.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. understand how structures form in different tectonic settings & scales
2. combine a range of skills to understand regional-scale structural histories
3. relate structural geological expertise to other branches of Earth Sciences and beyond, including future academic/industrial career opportunities


Syllabus

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

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture171.0017.00
Practical172.0034.00
Private study hours99.00
Total Contact hours51.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

3 independent assessments involve private/independent study/work. 2 assessments are the same as the Level 3 module & include practical classes. The third assessment is at M Level and is independent.
Reading of recommended literature (weekly)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Weekly feedback in practical classes and on submitted coursework.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Practical3 x practical class exercises (33% each): 1 x ‘Geology-style’ report; 1 x A0 conference-style poster; and 1 x 5000 words research project report100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The assessment for this module comprises three in-class assessments. If the overall mark is a fail, re-assessment will comprise a 3 hrs examination during the re-sit period.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:25:50

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