EOS202 - Structural Geology

Description

Geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis of deformation structures in rock bodies at different scales, in both brittle and ductile regimes. Stress and strain in rocks and their relationship to geologic structures. Interpretation of the physical mechanisms of folding and faulting in rocks with structural data and geological maps. The origin of crustal deformation in the context of plate tectonics.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-3-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:
    • EOS120 - The Dynamic Earth (1.5)

Course offered by

School of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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