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 - 3Pre-requisites
SOEE2050 | Deformation Processes |
This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE3450 | Structural Geology |
SOEE5720M | Fault 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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 17 | 1.00 | 17.00 |
Practical | 17 | 2.00 | 34.00 |
Private study hours | 99.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 51.00 | ||
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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical | 3 x practical class exercises (33% each): 1 x ‘Geology-style’ report; 1 x A0 conference-style poster; and 1 x 5000 words research project report | 100.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 30/06/2021 16:25:50
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