ESC3121

Structural geology

(SCI)

Dr David Gray

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week + First semester + Eleven weeks lectures/practicals with a three-day field excursion to Lake Glenmaggie. + Prerequisites: ESC2011 + Prohibitions: ESC3011, ESC3022, ESC3051, ESC3062 (refer to department for advice)

Synopsis: An advanced subject in structural geology concentrating on the techniques to investigate structures developed in areas of metamorphic rocks and in areas deformed more than once. Links are made with active or recently active orogenic belts to help interpret the evolution of ancient orogens. Practical work concentrates on maps and profile construction, the structures of deformed rocks, on the mechanisms of both brittle and ductile deformation, and analysis of poly-deformed terrains.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 50% + Practical work: 25% + Field assignment: 15% + Essay: 10%