Module code | GLY 254 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Integrated theoretical and practical course dealing with the principles of rock deformation and analysis of deformed rocks. Stress, strain and rheology, joints, experimental rock deformation, fault systems and Anderson’s theory of faulting. Folds and interference folding, tectonic fabrics, shear zones, progressive deformation. Stereographic projection and structural analysis. |
Module credits | 12.00 |
Programmes | |
Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
Prerequisites | GLY 151, GLY 161, WTW 114/WTW 158 and FSK 116/FSK 176 |
Language of tuition | English |
Academic organisation | Geology |
Period of presentation | Quarter 2 |
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