Palaeogeographic evolution of the Trans-European Suture Zone (TESZ) in the Palaeozoic in context of the most recent tectonic concepts for Poland 1300-TEPSST
The tutorial (individual discussion between tutor and tutee) is aimed at acquainting the student with the palaeogeographic evolution of the Trans-European Suture Zone (TESZ) in context of the most recent tectonic concepts for Poland. The student has the possibility to focus on a particular segment of the TESZ, e.g. the Holy Cross Mountains area, Pomeranian Caledonides, southern Lublin area, or the boundary zone between the Małopolska and Upper Silesia blocks. After a meticulous literature study, the student compiles all collected geological data such as: lithology and bathymetry, biogeographic significance of selected groups of fossils, provenance of detritic material in sedimentary rocks, geochemical signature of selected sedimentary rocks, model age of the source material based on neodymium isotopes, or data from deep seismic sounding. Additionally, the student will be able to gain knowledge on the methodology of acquiring different types of analytical data. Critical analysis of the compiled data and methods of their acquisition should aid in assessing the theory of a terrane structure of the TESZ with regard to the most recent tectonic concepts for Poland.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student realises at least 4 of the following effects (depending on the accepted crediting and the scope of the tutorial):
- has knowledge on the Palaeozoic succession in a selected segment of the TESZ in Poland and can indicate the most characteristic elements of its geological evolution;
- can define the basic methods of determining the palaeogeographic position of a given area;
- knows the biogeographic significance of selected fossil groups;
- knows the basics of interpreting geochemical data;
- interprets seismic sections at a basic level;
- critically analyses scientific publications;
- has language experience allowing for active reading of scientific publications in English;
- graphically compiles the collected data;
- writes and illustrates a scientific essay based on literature on a topic set with the tutor;
- presents the collected data and their critical analysis in a synthetic form in a multimedia presentation.
Assessment criteria
Obtaining a course credit requires participation in all tutorials, each time documented by the tutor in form of individual tutorial record sheets. The course is credited based on the preparation of at least one graphic report (compilation the collected data) and at least one essay, assessment of work during the meetings and commitment of the student. Each student is obliged to present a short summative talk (multimedia presentation) during a joint session of all tutees and their tutors, scheduled for the end of the academic year (June), in which the course takes place.
Practical placement
not applicable
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