Structural geology field course 1300-OKTGS-GES
Structural geology field course is dedicated to students of the 1 year Tectonics and Geological Mapping specialization. The course takes place in the Kielce Fold Zone and nearby Permo-Mesozic Cover in the SE part of the Holy Cross Mountains.
During the fieldwork students work in pares or small groups. They conduct individual research – structural mapping – with support of the lecturer. Observations are carried out mainly in natural exposures and abandoned quarries. Students learn techniques of localisation in different terrain conditions and practice the direction skills by use of traditional positioning localization methods (compass, topographic maps). During the fieldwork students learn to identify lithostratigraphic units occurring in the study area, recognize mezo- and small - scale structures: folds, fractures, faults and associated shear fractures, perform measurements of basic parameters of the structures, classify the type of deformation of rocks and determine the relative dating of deformation events: lithological contrasts between particular lithostratigraphic units in the study area enable students to observe the diversity of type and intensity of deformation, depending on the competence of deformed rocks. Morphology of the study area perfectly reflects the diversified lithology of rocks, which challenge the interpretation possibilities and is valuable information useful during processing of structural data.
Every day after fieldwork students process assembled field data to a map-ready mezo- and small- scale structural interpretation, which is, beyond the activity during the fieldwork, the basis of the final evaluation. Students learn to correlate data from exposures located along cartometric tectonic structures. The field observations are supplemented by topographic map interpretation and remote sensing methods. Students learn the principles of the division of the study area into homogeneous domains and to prepare the collected data for the structural analysis by means of specialized computer software during Structural analysis computer laboratory, which takes place in the next semester (semester 9).
During the 5-day course 8 hours for a day are provided for the fieldwork. Individual work after the fieldwork is estimated at 2 hours for a day. Students have the opportunity to consult their progress with a lecturer.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
After the Structural geology field course student:
- knows the geology and tectonics of the Kielce Fold Zone and nearby Permo-Mesozic Cover in the SE part of the Holy Cross Mountains,
- understand the structural evolution of the study area,
- understand tectonic processes related to folding and faulting,
- collects, analyzes, interprets the empirical data and formulates appropriate conclusions on the basis of collected data,
- is able to work individually and in a group during the study and the interpretation of the results
Assessment criteria
The final grade is based on:
- student activity, individual work and ability to work in a group during and after the fieldwork (50% of the final grade),
- final project in a form of a presentation (50% of the final grade).
The full presence during the course is required. Corrective
examination based on the final project.
Practical placement
none
Notes
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Term 2024L:
Modification of the course program is allowed in a case of bad weather conditions. Change the course date is allowed in case of unfavorable epidemic conditions (COVID-19). |
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