EARTH STRUCTURE

Course Code

GL 3001

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A Crane

Pre-requisites

GL 2012, GL2508, GL2501

Overview

This course is divided into two complementary units:-

1. A 20 hour lecture unit in Geotectonics. This aims to provide a large scale
   overview of the Lithosphere and the geotectonic structures generated by interactions
   between moving Lithospheric Plates.



2. A 23 hour practical unit concerned with the common types of structure that
   are produced in rocks that undergo ductile deformation (eg during mountain
   building); a brief introduction to strain analysis utilising practical experiments
   with shear boxes is also included. The course aims to equip students with
   the skills and basic knowledge necessary for the observation, recording, analysis,
   interpretation and presentation of structural data.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Assessment by 3 practical course work exercises (20%) and one ninety minute examination (80%).

Resit: Failed elements by examination.