Duration
30h Th, 20h Pr, 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geology and mining engineering (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
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