Morphotectonics 1300-OMTP-GES
Course presents contemporary methods of reconstruction of tectonic and neotectonic processes based on geomorphological analysis. Students will learn about the types of tectonic structures and their reflection in geomorphology, about restoration of tectonic processes and other processes shaping land surface, with particular emphasis on the evolution of orogenic areas.
During the course methods for estimating the displacement along the faults based on the analysis of drainage networks and fault scarps will be presented, also methods of defining the components of displacement along faults. Geological software for analysis of tectonic structures will be used.
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Learning outcomes
After completing a series of lectures student identifies and interprets relations between tectonic structures and surface morphology. According to principles of relief development student can draw geomorphological and tectonic conclusions from surface analysis.
Assessment criteria
Lectures are evaluated on the basis of the written test that cover all the issues presented in lectures (80%) also on the basis of continuous evaluation of students progress and his/her active participation in lectures (20%).
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