ERTH 3140

Structural Geology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Introduction to the behaviour of rocks during deformation, stressing the geometrical aspects of rock structures. Students learn: (a) geometrical principles to identify, describe, and interpret common types of structures in outcrop and hand sample; (b) to interpret the mechanical properties of rocks based on their microstructure; (c) construction techniques to calculate and interpret stress and strain in deformed rocks.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Djordje Grujic. Open the PDF

Grading

32%Mid-term examMarch 23; multiple choice
33%Final examIn person
35%LabsEach submitted within one week

Textbook

  • Structural Geology, Haakon Fossen

Course rules

Late work
Late or unsubmitted labs receive an F.
Missed exams
A missed exam receives an F; no alternative dates are offered.
Failed exams
No catch-up exams are offered.
Weather cancellations
Weather-related cancelled classes follow Dalhousie Announcements.

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