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TGB4265 - Structural Geology, Advanced Course

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 1 hours D

Course content

Up to date aspects of structural geology from micro to macro scale. To give insight and understanding of both underlaying processes and applied aspects of structural geology, including digital techniques of integrated structural data analysis, visualization and interpretation.

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is to give advanced knowledge in specific topics related to structural geology.

Knowledge: Students will acquire knowledge about up to date aspects of theoretical and experimental structural geology from micro to macro scale. These include: Fabric development mechanisms and rheological properties of rocks, deformation regimes, deformation mechanisms, deformation maps, state of stress in the lithosphere; techniques of experimental rock deformation and flow laws; fault mechanics; brittle and ductile structures analysis and characterization; paleo-stress analysis; direct dating of deformation. The course will also highlight applied aspects of structural geology, including digital techniques of integrated structural data analysis, visualization and interpretation.

Skills: Students will develop skills in the broad field of structural geology and will learn to examine structures and deformation processes at all scales in a holistic fashion, by integrating their knowledge in different geological fields.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory practicals, laboratory work and fieldwork (10 days, including weekend and field report). The course is evaluated by a reference group.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Field course with report

Further on evaluation

The approval of the exercises and the field course is valid for two years from the first try.

Required previous knowledge

TGB4150 Structural Geology, Basic Course.

Course materials

Fossen: Structural Geology, 1st or 2nd Edition (selected parts). Selected parts of other textbooks, articles and handouts.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2023-06-01

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering Geology
  • Geology
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 D

2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14

09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Oral exam 100/100 D
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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