Structural Geology
Stress, strain and the folds, faults, fabrics and shear zones they produce, from outcrop to mountain belt.
EASC-301 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Earth Sciences
Course content
- 1Stress and the Mohr circleComing
- 2Strain and strain measurementComing
- 3Rheology: elastic, brittle and ductile behaviourComing
- 4Fractures and jointsComing
- 5Faults and fault mechanicsComing
- 6Thrust and fold beltsComing
- 7Extensional and strike-slip systemsComing
- 8Folds and folding mechanismsComing
- 9Foliations, lineations and fabricsComing
- 10Shear zones and kinematic indicatorsComing
- 11Stereographic analysis of structuresComing
- 12Capstone: the structure of the Canadian RockiesComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Stress, strain and the folds, faults, fabrics and shear zones they produce, from outcrop to mountain belt.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.