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Subject: Structural Geology
Scholarity:
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2/0/2;
3.0 UC; 3rd year / 1st semester.
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Objectives:
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Acquisition
of knowledge on structures of deformation upon
diverse scales of observation, on its geneses and
mechaniques and on graphical techniques of
representation and analysis of structural data.
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Qualifications:
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Knowledge and comprehension of fundamental concepts
on structural geology and its applications.
Development of practical qualifications in the
domain of structural cartography and graphical
techniques of
representation and analysis of structural data.
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Theoretical:
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Tension and deformation; tension regimens; fragile
and ductile deformation; mecanisms of deformation;
geometry and classification of bends and fractures
(faults and diaclasses); Mohr circle for the
tension and deformation; linnings and foliations;
analysis and interpretation of the
deformation; stereographical projection
applied to structural geology; application of
structural geology in resource exploration and
Engineering problems.
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Practical:
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Stereographical projection
applied to structural geology; Mohr circle for the
tension; faults nd tensions; structural
cartography.
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Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theorectical and
practical formal classes. Field trips. |
Evaluation:
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Written
theorectical exame (60%) and written practical
exame (40%).
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Pre-requirements:
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Petrology.
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