Details of ES3201 (Spring 2014)
| Level: 3 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| ES3201 | Geodynamics and Geomorphology | Manoj Kumar Jaiswal |
| Syllabus |
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| Rationale:
Geodynamics is related to large-scale deformation of segments of the lithosphere and this composite course would introduce the students to an understanding of the range of deformations at various length and time scales. The geomorphology component is extremely important as most tectonic processes are recorded on landforms and thus an introduction to this is included. Syllabus: Tectonics, heat transfer; Fluid Mechanics: 1D channel flow, Asthenospheric counterflow, Plate motion, Factors controlling plate subduction, Response of mantle to loading/unloading at surface; Rock rheology: Deformation mechanisms & flow laws, folding of rocks; Mechanics at divergent plate boundaries; Mechanics at convergent plate boundaries (mountain belts): Channel flow model, Critical wedge theory Surface processes and landform development including fluvial processes, glacial processes, eolian processes and their landforms; shoreline and karst landforms. Tectonic geomorphic markers and processes; Quaternary geochronology. |
| References |
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| Textbooks:
1. The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics: 2nd Ed, CMR Fowler, Cambridge University Press, 2005. 2. Geodynamics: Turcotte and Schubert, Cambridge University Press, 2002 3. Geodynamics of the Lithosphere by Kurt Stuwe, Springer. 4. Surface Processes and Landforms: DJ Easterbrook 5. Tectonic Geomorphology; Anderson and Burbank 6. Tectonic Geomorphology of Mountains: Bull Prerequisite: Structural Geology and Geophysics |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Core |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MS | 6 | Core |
| 4 | RS | 1 | Elective |
| 5 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |