Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Earth Structures & Tectonics
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code	03 33740
Module Lead	Marco Maffione
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-15 hours Guided independent study-75 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The evolution of the Earth’s crust and mantle over geological time involves a variety of tectonic processes that drive deformation and mountain building. This module provides essential level C introduction and grounding in tectonics and structural geology. Key skills include identifying and describing structures, tectonics, and map interpretation.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the relationship between stress and strain; Identify and interpret basic geological structures; Interpret basic geological maps; Measure and plot structural data stereographically; Understand the principles of plate tectonics.
Assessment	33740-01 : 70 Question MCQ : Exam (School Arranged) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (70%) 33740-02 : Geological Cross Section : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Cross-section coursework (50%); class test (MCQ) (50%). Reassessment: By failed components
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