Regional geology of Poland 1300-OGRP3W
Lecture:
Structure of the lithosphere, origin, definitions and classification of high-rank tectonic units within the lithosphere (lithospheric plates, platforms, young orogenic belts). Geotectonic evolution of these units. Rules used in distinguishing lower-rank tectonic units. Sub-division of Poland into tectonic units on a geological map of Poland in the scale of 1:1000000 in two levels: without Cenozoic strata excluding the Carpathians and their foreland and without the Permian-Mesozoic cover. The systematic part presents lower-rank tectonic units in Poland, distinguished within the Precambrian East European Platform, Palaeozoic West European Platform and the Alpides. Geological conditions of reservoir deposits occurring in these units are presented. The role and evolution of the Trans-European Suture Zone is shown. The Carpathians and Carpathian Fore-Deep are discussed as an example of a collision orogen, in relation to the presented earlier Precambrian and Palaeozoic orogens building the cores of the Precambrian and Palaeozoic platforms. The origin of each structure is discussed in relation to its correspondence with geotectonic models.
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Learning outcomes
Lecture:
The student knows the rules used in the regional sub-division of geological/tectonic structures and models reconstructing their geotectonic evolution, particularly in correspondence to plate tectonics. Based on this knowledge, the student understands the diversified geology of Poland. Gains knowledge indispensible for continuing II level studies in almost all specialties in geology and applied geology and other studies in natural sciences (geography, geophysics, environmental protection and engineering). In the case of completing I level studies, the student has knowledge allowing undertaking jobs in local administration (geology, hydrogeology, natural resources, environmental protection, spatial planning).
Assessment criteria
Final written/oral examination; solving a test checking the ability of reading geological maps and cross-sections, rules of distinguishing tectonic regions, knowledge of geological units distinguished in Poland.
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