Structural Geology - bmc.GEOL.B204.001.SP26
Section outline
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Structural Geology - Geology 204
Spring 2026
In its simplest form, structural geology is the study of rock deformation within the Earth’s lithosphere – from the microscopic (atomic scale) to the macroscopic (continental scale). The understanding of how and why rocks deform is of fundamental importance to our overall understanding of how the Earth works and in particular the relationships between the dynamic interior and near-surface processes. This class will focus on building a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding that will allow a broadened comprehension of Earth system complexity and the links between geologic structures (at all scales), plate tectonics, and geodynamics.
The class will be a mixture of lectures, hands-on labs, homework, discussions and field trips. Each phase will hopefully be educational and enjoyable for all involved. Topics of focus will include stress and strain, deformation and rheology, kinematics, folding and faulting, and brittle and ductile deformation mechanisms.
Required Reading (free on-line book): Processes in Structural Geology and Tectonics (PSTG in syllabus reading list)
https://psgt.earth.lsa.umich.edu/
Supplementary reading (free on-line recourse): E-Module for Structural Geology (SGEM in syllabus reading list)
https://folk.uib.no/nglhe/StructuralGeoBookEmodules2ndEd.html
Grading:
- 10 % Homework assignments
- 40 % Two Take-home learning experiences
- 10% Final Data Analysis Project
- 40 % Labs
- 100% Total
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Read: PSGT section #1 AND work through SGEM - Introduction e-module
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