? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : GEO-3-STRUA

Structural Geology is concerned with characterising and understanding deformation of the lithosphere. For the most part we will be focusing on crustal deformation as observed through field mapping and, to a lesser extent, seismic reflection imaging. This course aims to cover three key components:

how to make appropriate structural observations and measurements in the field;
how that information is represented on maps and utilised to construct cross-sections;
how to interpret structural data in terms of the tectonic setting in which the deformation occurred.

The interpretation aspect depends crucially on recognising deformation mechanisms that occur on different scales, and understanding how these processes are controlled (primarily) by pressure-temperature conditions within the lithosphere, and thus the rheology of the rocks at the time they were deformed. We will also be concerned with sub-surface structural extrapolation, quantifying the amount of deformation that has occurred, and understanding the growth of geological structures. Where possible this course has been arranged to investigate structural aspects of material presented in Dynamic Stratigraphy of the British Isles, and is timetabled so that the topics coincide wherever possible.

? Pre-requisites : Sedimentology A

? Costs : None.

Home subject area

Earth Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 21/09/2005 09:00 10:00 Lecture Theatre 201, Geology/Geophysics KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 09:50 KB Laboratory Monday 10:00 12:00 KB

TO BE CONFIRMED

Degree exam (50%); practical exercise (50%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 1 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Nicola McEwan
Tel : (0131 6)50 4842
Email : Nikki.McEwan@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Patience Cowie
Tel : (0131 6)50 5886
Email : Patience.Cowie@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/