The University of British Columbia

Studies of natural deformation using advanced techniques.

For a full listing of course offerings please see the UBC calendar description

under development

Lori Kennedy & Greg Dipple

No required text book.

Recommended lab manual: Marshak and Mitra, 1998 Basic methods of structural geology

Very useful lab manuals: Ramsay and Huber, The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Volume 1 Strain Analysis

Ramsay and Huber: The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Volume 2 Folds and Fractures.

Week	Topic
1	Review of structural concepts and principles
2	Complex Folds - polyphase deformation I
3	Complex Folds - polyphase deformation II
4	Fold and Thrust Belts
5	Fold and Thrust Belts (continued)
6	Transpressive/Transtensive Regimes
7	Spring Break
8	Extensional Regimes/Midterm Exam
9	Fluid Flow and Faulting
10	Progressive deformation and shear zone development
11	Experimental rock deformation and physical models
12
13	Rheology of the Lithosphere
14	Current topics in Structural Geology

Week	Topic
1	No Lab
2	Polyphase Deformation
3	Polyphase Deformation
4
5	Balanced cross sections
6	Cross section construction Convergent boundaries
7	Spring Break
8	Fold and Fault map problem
9	Shear Zone Geometry
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11	Sandbox Experiments
12	Sandbox Experiments
13	Sandbox Experiments
14	No lab - LAB EXAM

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