spring 2012
GEO-3106 Tectonics - 10 ECTS

Type of course

Theoretical and practical subject.

Course content

The course gives a thorough treatment of deformation structures in extensional, contractional and strike-slip geotectonic regimes. Various methods and tools will be used to analyze meso-scale and macro-scale ductile and brittle deformation structures, multiple, progressive and partitioned deformation, applied tectonic geomorphology and tectonic induced rock slope failures (rock avalanches).

The use of seismic data, the strain-stress concept, kinematic indicators, slip-linear data and DEM images will be highlighted. During a 5 days field course at the end of the semester, the students should map and analyze Precambrian ductile structures and post-Caledonian brittle tectonic elements in western Troms.


Recommended prerequisites

GEO-3104 Advanced Structural Geology

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

24 h lectures; 20 h practical exercises, 5 days field training.

Assessment

4 h written exam. Students will be evaluated through the practical exercises including journals. Letter grade (A-F).

Admission for final examination requires approved journals and field report.


Recommended reading/syllabus

Available from lecturer or see Fronter room GEO-3106.

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: GEO-3106