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651-3422-00L 3 Credits BSC D-ERDW

Structural Geology

Strukturgeologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Silvia Volante
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:22

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. Learn how to describe, dpocument and interoret 3D structural elements at the outcrop scale and hand-sample scale.

Content

Description and introduction to the development processes of 1) Brittle structures (Faults, joints, cracks and veins) 2) Ductile structures (Folds, foliations, lineations, and shear zones) 3) Introduction to finite strain 4) Practicals with exercises, describing real hand-samples and 3D models of structural hand-samples.

Resources

Literature

Haakon Fossen 2016 Structural geology Cees W. Passchier & Rudolph A.J.Trouw 2005 Microtectonics.

Learning Materials (Links)

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
Der Kurs beinhaltet eine obligatorische eintägige Exkursion, um zu lernen, wie man spröde und duktile Strukturen im Feld identifiziert.
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (NO C 6)
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (NO C 44)
2 h weekly

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