Course Overview
Reviews the formation, characteristics and geometry of crustal deformation structures. The concepts of stress and strain and the mechanisms of deformation provide the background for a descriptive analysis of common deformation structures including joints, veins, faults, folds, planar and linear deformation fabrics and shear zones. The relationships between geological structures, mineral deposits and mining are examined throughout the course, as are the links between deformation and plate tectonics. Laboratory exercises focus on the visualization and graphical solution to three-dimensional structural problems and structural geology map problems. Some labs will involve analysis of structures in the field.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basic aspects of stress and strain with respect to the deformation of rocks [1].
- Describe principle deformation mechanisms and the effects of changing conditions on deformation mechanisms [1].
- Outline the microscopic features and processes that lead to the development of brittle and ductile deformation structures [1].
- Describe common deformation structures such as fractures, joints, faults, folds, foliations and lineations [1].
- Analyse common deformation structures such as fractures, joints, faults, folds, foliations and lineations [2].
- Demonstrate the important relationships between deformation and the formation and mining of mineral deposits [1].
- Demonstrate the relationship between tectonics and deformation structures. [1].
- Apply structural analysis to field mapping and geological/mining problems [2,3].
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Structural Geology (MINE 3101) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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