Advanced Diploma in Structural Geology
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DURATION
15 up to 20 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
In this free online course learn about the deformation of rocks and their development over geological time scales. This free online course provides an introductory level understanding of the main concepts in structural geology. Deformed rocks and structures conceal a series of tales, the decoding of which challenges the structural geologist in presenting evolutionary theories of our planet's development. Start this course and learn about the architecture of rock formations and their development over geological periods.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 15-20 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This free online course introduces you to the main concepts in structural geology. You will learn about the architecture of rock formations and their development over geological periods, and how deformed rocks and structures conceal a series of tales.
It begins with structural elements, measurements and stereographic projections of linear and planer features. You will learn about the concepts of stress, strain and rheology of rocks. This course provides insights into the deformation mechanisms of rocks, folds, foliation and lineation, boudinage, faults and joints, ductile shear zone and much more. The course also examines how rocks deform and change shape and how we can recognise and use structures within rocks, to determine ancient magnitudes and the orientations of stress fields.
Students of this course will be introduced to the techniques of recording and analysing structural data. They will be taught how to map rock sequences in the field and interrogate a region, to determine how it formed and what has happened to the area since formation. This course will be of interest to students studying geology-related subjects, laypersons interested in the topic and for career-development purposes. Start this course today and learn more about structural geology and its applications.
- Module 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts
- Module 2: Structural Elements
- Module 3: Concept of Strain
- Module 4: Concept of Stress
- Module 5: Rheology of Rocks
- Module 6: Deformation Mechanism of Rocks
- Module 7: Foliation and Lineation
- Module 8: Folds and Mechanisms
- Module 9: Boudinage and Related Structures
- Module 10: Fractures, Joints and Faults
- Module 11: Ductile Shear Zone
- Module 12: Structural Mapping, Summary and Discussion
- Module 13: Course assessment
Program Outcome
In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
- Discuss the concepts of structural geology, tectonics and geodynamics
- Describe the role of the structural geologist
- Recognize the models for studying earth structures
- Explain the planar, linear and angular features of deformed rocks
- Discuss the basic concepts and construction of stereographic projection
- Explain how to plot structural data on the stereo-net
- State the concepts of homogeneous and heterogeneous deformation
- Describe how strain analysis is done in different dimensions
- Explain the concepts of mechanics, force and traction
- Discuss why stress on a surface is vector and stress at a point is tensor
- Explain how eigenvalues and eigenvectors are calculated mathematically
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Science
- Geography
- Engineering
- Physics
- Geology
- Earth Science
- STEM