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05-BMG-ME2 Structural Geology and Tectonics

Representative Frank Lisker

Learning Contents:

The module provides insight into the basics of structural geology and tectonics and the presentation of linear structures, planes, and bodies in diagrams and maps, and into the geological architecture of central Europe resulting from plate tectonic processes. The first part of the Structural Geology lecture gives an overview about the physical background and deals with genetics, properties, and kinematic indications of the most crucial tectonic structures, with particular focus on faults and folds. The second part of the lecture focusses on the stereographic projection of linear and planar structures in the Schmidt Net and on reconstructions based on this projection. The Geological Map course complements the analysis of geological structures by the concept of geological maps and exercises the construction of maps and transects. This theoretical background will then be applied in the Field exercise Structural Geology in the Harz Mountains. The lecture Regional Geology focusses on the relation between global and local geological processes and associated environments on the basis of the regional division of central Europe.

Learning Outcomes, Targeted Competencies:

1) recognise and determine tectonic features
2) understand and apply stereographic projection and analysis of linear and planar structures
3) analyse and construct geological maps and sections
4) reconstruct tectonic processes and regimes
5) correlate lithological units with structural domaines
6) train team competence and improve presentation skills

Course Type 1: Lecture (L) 3.0 SWS ( 42.0 h)

Course Type 2: Field Exercise (F) 1.0 SWS ( 14.0 h)

Course Type 3: Exercise (E) 2.0 SWS ( 28.0 h)

Tutorial(s): with 1.0 SWS ( 14 h)

Workload:

98.0 h presence time
42.0 h self-study
40.0 h exam workload

180 h total workload

Exam Type:

module exam

Examination:

exam elements: 1
SL: 1

100 % written exam

Study performance: Participation in the Field Exercise Structural Geology (05-BMG-ME2-2)


Literature:

1) Fossen, H., 2010. Structural Geology. Cambridge (geo 326/666), 463 S.
2) Bennison, G.M., 1989. An introduction to geological structures and maps. (geo 326 ef ; geo 010.3 ef ; geo 326 ; geo 010.3), 69 S.
3) Park, G., 2014. The making of Europe. Dunedeen, 164 S.

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Basic Data
Study Program

Bachelor Marine Geosciences


Module Type

Mandatory


First Year of Study


Offering Departement

FB5 Geosciences

Sommersemester

Course Language

English


6 CP

6 SWS


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Prof. Dr. Frank Lisker

GEO 3600

Phone.: +49 421 218 - 65300
flisker@uni-bremen.de
Contact

Contact

Prof. Dr. Frank Lisker

GEO 3600

Phone.: +49 421 218 - 65300
flisker@uni-bremen.de
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