To introduce small - and large - scale geological structures.

To introduce the principles of stress and strain.

To introduce stereographic projection techniques.

To introduce the expressions of geological contacts on maps.

To introduce the representation of geological features on maps.

To introduce the analysis of geological histories.

(LO1) Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this module you should:

Know the geometry and nomenclature of geological structures;

Understand the appropriate classification schemes for geological structures;

Understand how selected small - scale structures may be used to interpret the geometry of large - scale structures.

(LO2) Intellectual abilities

On completion of this module you should:

Have developed strategies for the description and identification of geological structures;

Have developed strategies for the analysis of geological contacts displayed on maps;

Have an appreciation of stress and strain, and the differences between them.

(LO3) Practical skills

On completion of this module you should be competent in:

The use of a compass - clinometer;

The plotting and manipulation of orientation data using a stereographic projection;

The portrayal of three - dimensional structures in two - dimensions;

The interpretation of two - dimensional representations of three - dimensional structures;

The preparation of cross - sections and generalised stratigraphical columns from the information displayed on geological maps;

The analysis of stratigraphical, structural and temporal relationships from the information displayed on geological maps.

(LO4) General transferable skills

On completion of this module you should have:

Learnt by example how to use textbooks to support your studies.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Adaptability

(S3) Numeracy

(S4) Communication Skills

Lecture topics to include:

Introduction to structural geology, tectonics and the analysis of geological maps
Foliations and lineations
Folds and boudins
Faults
Fault rocks and small-scale structure within fault zones
Shear zones
Stylolites, veins, intrusions and joints
Superimposed deformations
Introduction to strain analysis
Introduction to stress analysis
Introduction to structure contours
Outcrop of planar surfaces on geological maps
Construction of cross - sections using structure contours
Construction of cross - sections using true and apparent dip
Introduction to unconformities and their expressions on geological maps
Introduction to stratigraphy
Construction of generalised vertical sections from geological maps
Folds on geological maps
Faults and intrusions on geological maps
Construction of geological histories from information displayed on geological maps

Practic al topics to include:

Use of the compass-clinometer
Introduction to stereographic projection techniques
Measurement and analysis of angles using stereographic projection using stereographic projection
Introduction to the analysis of geological rotations using stereographic projection
Analysis of regional fold structures
Introduction to structure contours on geological maps
Outcrop traces on geological maps
Drawing cross - sections using structure contours
Construction of a generalised vertical section
Construction of cross-sections using true and apparent dip

Teaching method 1 : Laboratory Work
Description:
Laboratory work will be used to illustrate theoretical concepts and develop practical skills. These sessions will also allow students to ask in-person questions about any module topcs that they find more challenging.

Teaching Method 2: Asynchronous Prerecorded Online Lectures
Description:
Module topics will be introduced in short prerecorded lectures.