Study Programmes 2016-2017
GEOL0029-4  
Tectonics
Duration :
30h Th, 20h Pr, 2d FW
Number of credits :
Master in geology and mining engineering (120 ECTS)5
Lecturer :
Olivier Bolle
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
(1)  Analysis of finite strain: homogeneous deformation in 2D and 3D, reconstruction of the finite strain ellipsoid. (2)  Study of brittle deformation: laboratory tests and failure criteria, joints, tension gashes and faults. (3)  Study of ductile deformation: cleavage and lineation, boudinage, shear zones, folds (geometric analysis, folding process, secondary structures in folds).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures, from the scale of the thin section to the regional scale (map).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Prerequisite: course of General Geology. There is no recommended optional programme component.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Theoretical lectures, using a Power Point presentation. Practical works of two types: (1) exercises and (2) recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures from samples and maps.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings :
Recommended readings: (1) Gidon, M. (1987). Les structures tectoniques. Manuels & Méthodes 15, B.R.G.M., Orléans, 206 p. (2) Mercier, J. & Vergely, P. (1999). Tectonique (2nd ed.). Dunod, Paris, 206 p. (3) Ramsay, J.G. & Huber, M.I. (1983). The techniques of modern structural geology. Academic Press, Londres, 700 p. (in 2 Vol.). (4) Twiss, R.J. & Moores, E.M. (2007). Structural geology (2nd ed.). Freeman and Company, New York, 736 p. There are currently no lecture notes.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Oral examination, with one theoretical question and a recognition of tectonic structures from samples.
Work placement(s) :
There is no work placement.
Organizational remarks :
No remark.
Contacts :
Olivier Bolle Dpt. of Geology, B20 - Sart tilman - 4000 Liège E-mail address: olivier.bolle@ulg.ac.be Phone: +32 4 3662260 Fax: +32 4 3662921