ES3007 Structural Geology and Tectonics

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am - 12.00 noon Tues (lectures), 2.00 - 5.00 pm (practicals), 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Th (lectures)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr W McCarthy

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr W McCarthy, Prof R. White

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module covers the principles of rock deformation and the tectonic processes that drive this deformation. The goals of this module are: a) the development of skills in the structural analysis of rock bodies to gain an understanding of the geometries, sequencing, and kinematics of deformational features; b) understanding of tectonic principles and controls on rock deformation and mountain building. You will learn how to quantitatively evaluate strain distribution, stress fields and the failure envelope, how to evaluate structures arising from polyphase deformation and how to use this use these skills for geotechnical engineering applications. The course may include compulsory field trips.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ES2001 AND PASS ES2002

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is less than 4

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 hours lecture / week (x 9 weeks), 3 hours of lab time / week (x 9 weeks), 1 field excursion

Scheduled learning hours

55

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

95

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.