Details of ES3105 (Autumn 2012)

Level: 3 Type: Laboratory Credits: 3.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
ES3105 Structural Geology Laboratory Kathakali Bhattacharyya

Syllabus
Structural Geology Laboratory



Course Content



Stereographic projections, plotting of planes and lines, solving simple problems.Interpretation

of maps from simple to complexly-deformed areas. Interpretation of geological maps,

generation of structure cross-sections, and deciphering of tectonic histories; Preparation of

Geological maps and sections. Recording and plotting of field dataProblems on netslip and

separation



FIELD TRIP: The class will be taken to at least one week field trip where they will study

deformation features and prepare a lithological and structural map of a chosen area.





References
Text Books:



1. Introduction to Geological Maps and Structures --- Asit K Roy

2. Structural Geology--- Donal M. Ragan

3. Basic Methods of Structural Geology ---- Stephen Marshak and Gautam Mitra.



Course Credit Options

Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
1 IP 1 Not Allowed
2 IP 3 Not Allowed
3 MS 5 Core
4 RS 1 Not Allowed