EAE3531 Geoscience: Deformation of the crust
Faculty of Science
EAE3531 Geoscience: Deformation of the crust is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE3531
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE3531
No unit lists EAE3531 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: EAE3511, ESC3201
PREREQUISITE: One of EAE2511, ESC2111, EAE2532, ESC2132
Overview
Plate tectonics drives rock deformation as continents collide or split into two. On completion of this unit you will understand the processes of rock deformation, and be able to describe, classify and interpret the significance of both large- and small-scale structural features in deformed rock sequences, as well as understand basic concepts of deformation processes in rocks. This unit focuses on the skills required to observe, identify and measure structural elements in the field, analyse three-dimensional structure from geological maps, and the application of geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis of rock deformation. It then uses all the material learned to link with global-scale tectonics and geodynamics.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical work including field trip40%
- Essay and oral presentationPresentation15%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and classify small- to large-scale geological structures and interpret their significance;
- 2
Apply concepts of geometric, kinematic and dynamic structural analysis;
- 3
Identify the deformation behaviour of major rock forming minerals under different conditions;
- 4
Develop a sound understanding of analysis and documentation of three-dimensional structures in the field, geological maps and geophysical data;
- 5
Combine scientific data to understand the relationship between tectonic settings and deformation;
- 6
Link structural geology and tectonics with geodynamics.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities36 hours
- Two 3-hour workshops and
- 6 hours of private study per week, and
- One 2-day field trip
Where it fits
EAE3531 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Roberto Weinberg
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Roberto Weinberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE3531?
EAE3531 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE3531 offered?
In 2022, EAE3531 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EAE3531 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include EAE3531?
EAE3531 is part of Earth science.