EAE3511 - Deformation of the crust

Overview

Geology is essentially a forensic science, and every geologist needs to know the vital clues to look for in rocks in order to work out how the earth evolved. The unit will: 1. Focus on case studies from modern and ancient mountain belts 2. Teach the basic skills necessary to … For more content click the Read More button below. 3. Show how these observations can be linked and used to infer the large scale evolution of the earth.

Geology is essentially a forensic science, and every geologist needs to know the vital clues to look for in rocks in order to work out how the earth evolved. The unit will:

1. Focus on case studies from modern and ancient mountain belts

2. Teach the basic skills necessary to unravel the history of deformation in zones of the Earth's crust affected by tectonism

3. Show how these observations can be linked and used to infer the large scale evolution of the earth.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Roberto Weinberg

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Roberto Weinberg

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Identify and classify small to large scale structures and interpret their significance.

Apply concepts of geometric and kinematic structural analysis.

Identify deformational behaviour of major rock forming minerals at different conditions.

Develop a sound understanding of analysis and documentation of three-dimensional structures in the field.

Combine scientific data to understand the relationship between tectonic settings and deformation.

Assessment summary

Closed book theory examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50% (Hurdle)
Practical work: 50%

Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but you do not achieve at least 45% in the closed book theory examination you will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Estimated costs for a two-day field trip to Liptrap/Waratah Bay is $150.A limited number of fieldtrip scholarships are available via application to the Unit Coordinator.Alternative assessment is available for students with special consideration.

Availability in areas of study

Earth science