G8211 Geological records of geodynamic processes

Faculty of Science
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Špaček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Špaček, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
G1100 Principles of Geophysics || G1101k Principles of Geophysics || G1101 Principles of Geophysics ||TYP_STUDIA(D)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 32 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/32, only registered: 0/32, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/32
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
Detailed view into plastic and brittle deformation of minerals and rocks. Focused to micro-scale.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to interpret main mechanisms of deformation of the rock specimen.
Key topics
  • Mechanisms of ductile deformation.
  • Deformation microstructures.
  • Measurement of crystallographic preferred orientations.
  • Quantitative analysis of microstructures.
  • Kinematic indicators on faults.
  • Rheological strength profiles.
Study resources and literature
  • Passchier, Cornelis Willem a Trouw, R. A. J. (1996). Microtectonics. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 289 s. ISBN 3540587136. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Short courses and practical training. Work with real rocks and PC.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
final test, protocols
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřen v podzimním semestru 2024/2025.
The course is taught every week.
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