Course - Structural Geology, Advanced Course - TGB4265
Structural Geology, Advanced Course
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About the course
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 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, practicals and laboratory work, compulsory fieldwork (10 days, including weekend). The course is evaluated by a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Field work
Further on evaluation
Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final oral exam (50%) and evaluation of exercises/laboratory work (50%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. In order to be eligible to receive this grade, both the oral exam and the exercises/laboratory work must be passed (this is necessary to achieve the learning outcome). For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken. Passing the field course is valid for two years from the first try.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography (MGEOG)
Geology (MGEOL)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR)
Petroleum Geosciences (MSG2)
Recommended previous knowledge
Some previous field work and acquaintance with microscopy.
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.
Subject areas
- Engineering Geology
- Geology
- Technological subjects