Theoretical and practical approaches to understanding structural geology, fault zones, shear zones and earthquake ruptures.
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Structural Geology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL465 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOL 430
- Eligibility
A student who has a background in field geology, mineralogy and petrology and some basic structural geology or tectonics.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Dr Steven Smith
Professor Dave Prior- Paper Structure
- Observations and models of fault zone structure
- Mechanisms of rock damage in and around fault zones
- The seismic cycle - from creep to earthquakes
- Coseismic processes in carbonates
- Coseismic processes in ultramafic rocks
- Coseismic processes in phyllosilicates
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- Research-level understanding of state-of-the-art topics in structural geology and the links between those topics (Research, Interdisciplinary perspective)
- A comprehensive understanding of the importance of structural geology in modern society, with particular emphasis on how structural geology can help our understanding of earthquake hazards and mineralisation (Global perspective)
- A comprehensive understanding of the structure of fault zones, how fault zone structure varies in different rock types, and the implications this has for earthquake rupture phenomenon (Research, Interdisciplinary perspective)
- A comprehensive understanding of how field-based, experimental and mathematical techniques can be used to address and solve research-level problems in structural geology (Interdisciplinary perspective)
- An ability to work effectively in a team to deliver high-quality presentations (Teamwork)
