Structural Analysis I
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course sets as its main objective the transmission of a modern method for the detection and interpretation of geological structures.
The learning objectives are as follows:
1. Reading and interpretation of geological-structural maps.
2. Application of modern techniques for the detection, interpretation, and description of fragile and ductile structures based on field activities.
3. Application of modern techniques for the detection, interpretation, and description of fragile and ductile structures based on well logs and cores.
4. Use of major applications for the collection, representation, and interpretation of structural data.
5. Presentation and discussion of structural data and the development of basic geological-structural reports.
The learning objectives are as follows:
1. Reading and interpretation of geological-structural maps.
2. Application of modern techniques for the detection, interpretation, and description of fragile and ductile structures based on field activities.
3. Application of modern techniques for the detection, interpretation, and description of fragile and ductile structures based on well logs and cores.
4. Use of major applications for the collection, representation, and interpretation of structural data.
5. Presentation and discussion of structural data and the development of basic geological-structural reports.
Expected learning outcomes
1. Independence in reading, detection, collection, and interpretation of geological structures in both mono and poly-deformed terrains with low complexity.
2. Acquisition of key techniques for digitalizing structural data.
3. Ability to present, describe, and discuss the structural setting of terrains with low deformative complexity.
2. Acquisition of key techniques for digitalizing structural data.
3. Ability to present, describe, and discuss the structural setting of terrains with low deformative complexity.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1) Review of main structural geology concepts
2) Making and interpretation of stereographic projections using specific software
3) Study of geological and strutturale maps using stereographic projections and specific software
4) Faults: theory, slickenside kinematic indicators, and geometric inversion of case studies using specific software
5) Intersection relationships of geological structures
6) Foliations, folds and cleavage relationships with case studies
7) Geological and structural fieldworks with data collecting and interpretation and writing of geological and structural report.
2) Making and interpretation of stereographic projections using specific software
3) Study of geological and strutturale maps using stereographic projections and specific software
4) Faults: theory, slickenside kinematic indicators, and geometric inversion of case studies using specific software
5) Intersection relationships of geological structures
6) Foliations, folds and cleavage relationships with case studies
7) Geological and structural fieldworks with data collecting and interpretation and writing of geological and structural report.
Prerequisites for admission
Acquisition of CFUs of Structural and Tectonic Geology and Laboratory. Knowledge of rocks, ability to read geological maps, knowledge of kinematic criteria in tectonites, knowledge of the lithospheric mega-structure and of the main rheological characteristics of rocks at various depths.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures, practical exercises in the classroom and in the field. Specific software and outcrops digital models. Case studies. Teaching material package posted on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Slides, Scientific publications, textbooks
1) Haakon Fossen. Structural Geology. Cambridge University Press. 2016. 524 pages;
2) George H. Davis and Stephen J. Raynolds. Structural Geology of rocks and regions. Wiley and Sons. 1996. 790 pages;
3) Stephen Rowland, Ernst Duebendorfer and Ilsa Schiefelbein. Structural Analysis and Synthesis: A Laboratory Course in Structural Geology. 2007. 322 pages;
Doblas, M., 1998. Slickenside kinematic indicators. Tectonophysics 295, 187-197. doi:10.1016/S0040-1951(98)00120-6.
1) Haakon Fossen. Structural Geology. Cambridge University Press. 2016. 524 pages;
2) George H. Davis and Stephen J. Raynolds. Structural Geology of rocks and regions. Wiley and Sons. 1996. 790 pages;
3) Stephen Rowland, Ernst Duebendorfer and Ilsa Schiefelbein. Structural Analysis and Synthesis: A Laboratory Course in Structural Geology. 2007. 322 pages;
Doblas, M., 1998. Slickenside kinematic indicators. Tectonophysics 295, 187-197. doi:10.1016/S0040-1951(98)00120-6.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam and written report on the field-work carried out and the practical exercises
GEO/03 - STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY - University credits: 6
Field activity: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
8:30-12:30 14:30-17:30
Dipartimento Scienze della Terra "A. Desio" - Sezione Geologia-III piano