Application of theoretical and practical aspects of orogenesis and basin evolution (from tectonics to sedimentary basin fill) with a focus on the principles of structural geology and the implications of the viability of resource industries (e.g. hydrocarbon, geothermal, carbon capture and storage [CCS]) for sustainable futures.

Three classes per week for 5 weeks (held as 3-hour workshop). Local field classes.

EARTH4073 - Metamorphic and Structural Geology

EARTH4085 - Basin Resources and Sustainable Futures

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■ Individual poster and video (33.33%)

■ Group project work (with presentation) (33.33%)

■ A set of quizzes (33.34%)

■ To develop critical analysis skills of structural processes and the response of rocks to deformation, in orogenesis and basin evolution.

■ To develop critical analysis skills that identify the tectonic history, sedimentary fill, and source, migration, and trapping of energy related fluids within a sedimentary basin and/or crystalline basement.

■ To provide an understanding of how the application of these geological principles can provide sustainable energy solutions for society.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Critically discuss the structural characteristics of a range of tectonic environments, and the development of orogens and basins

■ Discuss three dimensional structural geometries and apply structural (computational) models to understand rock deformation histories.

■ Critically analyse a wide range of sedimentological, paleontological, structural, seismic and geochemical data in order to construct a geological history.

■ Describe and explain the processes leading to the formation, accumulation and exploitation of different types of geological resources (i.e. hydrocarbons, geothermal energy) and storage potential.

■ Evaluate the prospectivity of example geological resources and storage sites within case study sedimentary basins.