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Structural Geology
Strukturgeologie
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:25
Abstract
Description and introduction to the development processes of1) Brittle structures (faults, joints, cracks and veins)2) Ductile structures (folds, foliations, lineations, and shear zones)3) Introduction to finite strain
Objective
Acquire a large knowledge of deformation structures and acquire some insight into the processes that control the development of these deformation structures.
Content
Description and introduction to the development processes of 1) Brittle structures (Faults, joints, cracks and veins) 2) Ductile structures (Folds, foliations, lineations, shear zones and diapirs) 3) Introduction to finite strain
Resources
Literature
Cees W. Passchier & Rudolph A.J.Trouw 2005 Microtectonics. Haakon Fossen 2016 Structural geology
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Alle Lektionen auf Deutsch und Englisch (Spalte Strukturgeologie)
- Documents
- Syllabus FS2025
- Additional links
- Structural Geology, Cambridge University Press (eMaterial)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 75 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Strukturgeologie |
|
2 h weekly |