The University of British Columbia

Course Description

Analysis and interpretation of natural deformation.

UBC Calendar

For a full listing of course offerings please see the UBC calendar description

Learning Goals

under development

Instructors

Lori Kennedy

Textbook

Earth Structure: An introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics. Van der Pluijm and Marshak. 1997 (out of print, but a custom course package incorporating much of this book is available at the UBC bookstore for $30.65).

Recommended lab manual: Marshak and Mitra, 1998 Basic methods of structural geology.

Supplementary/alternative textbooks:

Course Content

EOSC-323 WebCT

Lecture Topics

Introduction to deformation Introduction to course Deformation - general aspects Introductory aspects of rock deformation Brittle deformation Fractures & joints Fault geometry Faulting - kinematic models I Faulting - kinematic models II Faulting - kinematic models III Stress I - introduction Stress II - failure modes - Mohr circles Stress III - real faulting and fracturing Rheology Flow, fracture and continuum based deformation models Ductile deformation Strain - kinematics of distortion Deformation mechanisms - accommodation of strain Physical character of deformed rocks Folds - geometry Folds - kinematic models of formation Foliations (& lineations) - development Foliations - kinematic models of flow Ductile deformation paths - or how rocks really do it! Introduction to orogenesis Crustal deformation & metamorphism Mountain belts - the origin of elevation and relief

Labs

Week	Topic
1	No lab
2	Review of cross sections and 3 point problems
3	Introduction to stereonet analyses
4	Rotations using stereonets
5	Fault analysis
6	Mohr Circles
7	No lab this week - Thanksgiving
8	Drill Core analyses
9	Folds
10	Map problems
11	No lab this week - Remembrance Day
12	Lab assignment - to be announced
13	Structures in hand sample
14	Lab exam