Course - Structural Geology, Basic Course - TGB4150
TGB4150 - Structural Geology, Basic Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course introduces the description, classification, and interpretation of geological structures such as faults, folds, foliations, lineations and shear zones and the relationships between such structures and tectonically imposed stress. Geological maps and cross-sections: how they are constructed and how they can be used to interpret large-scale geological structures. Field course to acquire fundamental skills necessary to map, record and analyze geological structures in the field.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will learn about stress, strain and the deformation of rocks. They will learn how geological structures such as faults, shear zones, folds, foliations and lineations form in the Earth´s crust and how they are classified, measured and analysed. They will also learn about how structural geology is applied in society.
Skills: Students will be able to interpret geological maps and profiles and use stereographic projection to solve structural geologic problems. Students will be able to use tools such as compass, stereonet and GPS as well as relevant digital tools to collect and interpret data.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and field course. The exercises will include analysis and interpretation of geological maps and structural data. In the field course, the students will learn fundamental techniques in geological mapping and the recording of different types of structural data.
Compulsory assignments
- Field course
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the assessment form may be changed from written to oral.
Required previous knowledge
TGB4100 Geology, Introduction, or equivalent.
Course materials
Course notes provided by lecturers and published on Blackboard. McClay: Mapping of geological structures. Bunkholt Sæter: Kompendium. Some online material, e.g. maps from the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG0520 | 7.5 | ||
| MNGGEOL105 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geology
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"