Structural Geology

Introduction into tectonics
Physical basics
Non-tectonic structures
Cleavage & schistosity
Fractures: joints & faults I
Fractures: faults II
Linear structures & brittle-ductile deformation
Folds
Orientation of tectonic features
Stereographic projection of planes and linear structures
Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: angles & planes
Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: apparent dip & cones/small circles
Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: rotations & complex operations
Klausur (schriftlich)

Students know to identify tectonic elements, to interpret kinematic indications and to recognize tectonic environments. They are able to plot structual geology data, determine their spatial relationships and to quantitatively analyse them.

Written exam

written exam

Fossen, H., 2010. Structural Geology. Cambridge, 463 p.

1st SWS: Introduction into tectonics
2nd SWS: Physical basics
3rd SWS: Non-tectonic structures
4th SWS: Cleavage & schistosity
5th SWS: Fractures: joints & faults I
6th SWS: Fractures: faults II
7th SWS: Linear structures & brittle-ductile deformation
8th SWS: Folds
9th SWS: Orientation of tectonic features
10th SWS: Stereographic projection of planes and linear structures
11th SWS: Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: angles & planes
12th SWS: Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: apparent dip & cones/small circles
13th SWS: Geometric relations in the Schmidt Net: rotations & complex operations
14th SWS: Klausur (written)

Schmidt´sches Netz