Duration
Part A : 30h Th, 20h Pr
Field work : 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geology and mining engineering (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Part A : Olivier Bolle
Field work : Olivier Bolle
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Part A
(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
Part A
Recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures, from the scale of the thin section to the regional scale (map).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Part A
Prerequisite: course of General Geology. There is no recommended optional programme component.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Part A
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)
Part A
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Part A
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
Part A
Oral examination, with one theoretical question and a recognition of tectonic structures from samples.
Work placement(s)
Part A
There is no work placement.
Organizational remarks
Part A
No remark.
Contacts
Part A
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