GEOLOGY 2501 - Structural Geology II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOLOGY 2501 Course Structural Geology II Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week (weeks 1-6 only), plus 7 day field trip Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PETROENG 2005, for BEng (Petroleum) students only Corequisites GEOLOGY 2500 for all students except BEng (Petroleum) students and BEng (Civil) students Assumed Knowledge GEOLOGY 1100 or GEOLOGY 1103 Assessment Exam, in-Semester quizzes, field map and report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Rosalind King
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Successful students in this course should be able to:
1 Demonstrate proficiency in common practical skills in Structural Geology, including structural features of a region and from this interpret the geological history of an area 2 Describe geological 最新糖心Vlog in hand specimens and in the field using the appropriate nomenclature 3 Understand and describe the features formed in rocks when subject to stress, analyse the strain in these rocks and interpret the palaeostress field that affected the rock and caused the deformation. 4 Portray 3D 最新糖心Vlog in 2D and interpret the 2D representation of a 3D structure 5 Work in a team efficiently and safely to produce a geological map of a region, which demands an understanding of strata and 最新糖心Vlog and develops an ability to predict the occurrence of particular rocks. 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
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1-5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Field Kit (compulsory)
Including a good quality hardback notebook, compass/clinometer (can be hired from the department) and hand lens.
There will be required reading issued from both the recommended textbook (see below) and from journal articles that will be available through the Library. Students will also be able to use the online e-modules designed by Hakkon Fossen, which coincide with his book (as seen on the reccommended texts list below). These e-modules can be accessed via
Students will receive a detailed packet of course notes and a digital copy of all slideshows from lectures. These will be readily available on MyUni.
While not compulsory, a laptop or tablet will be useful for some workshops.Recommended Resources
The reading list for the course on a week by week basis is supplied in the syllabus. Be sure to keep up with the readings. The text is an invaluable resource. It is not mandatory to have a textbook, but you are encouraged to obtain the main recommended text if you can. This book is:
Fossen, H. 2010. Structural Geology, Cambridge (highly recommended and available at Unibooks)
http://folk.uib.no/nglhe/StructuralGeoBookEmodules.html
Other texts that you may want to refer to (and are available in the library) are:
Davis, G.H. & Reynolds, S.J. 1996. Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions, Wiley (available at Unibooks)
McClay, K., 1997. Mapping of Geological Structures, Open 最新糖心Vlog Press – pretty hard to find, but a great little book.
Many other textbooks on structural geology are available in the Barr-Smith Library. A variety of texts may also be purchased used on the web.Online Learning
Additional course-related material is available through MyUni. We use it often. Students should regularly check the MyUni website for important course-related announcements. Teaching materials, field trip info, reminders and course documentation will also be posted on this site.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course consists of:
- 3 x 2-hour COMPULSORY workshop sessions (which include both lecture and practical work) per week for 6 weeks starting in week 1
- A seven-day field trip in the mid-semester break. This fieldtrip is compulsory. Due to other courses at the 最新糖心Vlog running fieldtrips in the mid-semester break, this field trip may be over Easter.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., workshops), as well as non-contact time (e.g., completion of tasks, reading and revision).
For this course there are 6 hours of contact time in class, therefore, you are expected to spend an additional 6 hours on non-contact time finishing workshops, revising and completing readings.Learning Activities Summary
Week Workshop Workshop Topic 1 A Topography & Structural Data I B Topography & Structural Data II C Faults I 2 A Faults II B Folds I C Folds II 3 A Lineations and Cleavages B Geological Maps I C Geological Maps I cont. 4 A Geological Maps II B Geological Maps III C Geological Maps IV 5 A Strain B Shear Zones C Stress 6 A Rock Deformation B Pichi Richi Preperation C Public Holiday NO CLASS Mid-Semester Break Seven-day geological mapping field trip to Pichi Richi, Flinders Ranges Specific Course Requirements
As the learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on the field and practical experience the field trip and workshops are compulsory. Should a student not be able to attend the field trip or conduct the field work for medical reasons the option for an alternative assessment may be available with the prior approval of the Course Coordinator.
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Assessment
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Modified arrangements have been made to assessments
to facilitate remote learning and teaching.Assessment Task Task Type Percentage of total assessment Hurdle
Yes/NoLearning outcome assessed/achieved Due Quizzes 1,2,3
(5 % each)Formative & Summative 15%
No 2,3 Weeks 2,4,6 Pichi Richi Field Map & Test Formative and Summative 25% Yes 1-5 Mid-Semester Break Pichi Richi Report Summative 20% No 2,3,4 Week 8 Field Exam Summative 40% No 1,2,3,4 Week 10 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at practicals is compulsory. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on
this hands-on experience and practice. Therefore, missing any practical class or field session in a semester without an allowed absence will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence to the Course Coordinator.
Assessment Item Requirement for Hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not reach hurdle requirement? Details of additional assessment if known Pichi Richi Map Minimum of 50% No
N/A Workshops 80% Attendance Record No
N/A Assessment Detail
My Uni Tests (15%):
These tests will be available on My Uni in weeks 2, 4 and 6 and will cover material from the previous weeks in lectures and practicals (e.g. test 1 in week 2 will test material from weeks 1 and 2, test 2 in week 4 will test material from weeks 3 and 4). Tests will only be available for 48 hours during weeks 2, 4 and 6. Students will be notified when the tests are available. No test may be taken early or made up if missed, unless on medical or compassionate grounds. The tests will consist of a mixture of multiple choice questions.
Workshops (0%)
Attendance is compulsory. 80% of workshops MUST be attended and ALL must be completed. These are required to pass the final exam. Permission will only be granted for significant reasons: medical or compassionate grounds.
Pichi Richi Map and Report (45%)
The Pichi Richi Map is a geological map produced by the student while attending the field trip (23%). During the field trip the student will be assessed on their use of a compass and their notebook (2%). On return from the camp the students will prepare a 5-page geological report to accompany their map (25%), which is due at date to be advised.
Field Exam (40%):
Exam material comes primarily from workshop material, and secondarily from assigned readings. The exam will consist of a mixture of practical exercises, short answer questions and long answer questions. The exam will be a paper exam and will be held at a date to be advised.
Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the
assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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