2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3450 Structural Geology
10 creditsClass Size: 33
Module manager: Dr Geoffrey Lloyd
Email: G.E.Lloyd@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisites
SOEE2050 | Deformation Processes |
This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE5626M | Structural Geology |
SOEE5720M | Fault and Fold Systems |
Module replaces
EARS3140This 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 (50% each): 1 x ‘Geology-style’ report and 1 x A0 conference-style poster | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
The assessment for this module comprises two in-class assessments. If the overall mark is a fail, re-assessment will comprise a 2 hrs examination during the re-sit period.
Reading list
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