Tectonic Analysis in Geomorphology

Course: Applied Geology

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Title
Tectonic Analysis in Geomorphology
Code
OC 1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
Students have to know: 1. Physics of geomorphic processes. 2. Methods of dating geomorphic features. 3. Geomorphology of folded terrain: bedrock attitude and landforms. 4. Geomorphology of fractured terrain: jointing, faulting and landforms. 5. Principles and Methods of Quantitative Tectonic Geomorphology. 6. Geomorphic markers: landscape features that can be used to track deformation. 7. Tectonic deformation during the Quaternary period.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Students must have skills and knowledge related to structural Geology, Geomorphology, Quaternary Geology and GIS analysis
Course content
Modern tectonic geomorphology is an exceptionally integrative discipline that utilises techniques and data derived from studies of geomorphology, seismology, geochronology, structural geology, geodesy, stratigraphy, meteorology and Quaternary geology. Tectonic analysis in geomorphology is the study of the interplay between tectonic and surface processes that shape the landscape in regions of active deformation and at time scales ranging from days to millions of years. The consideration is given to recent advances in the quantification of both rates and the physical basis of tectonic and surface processes. Tectonic geomorphology focuses on the current understanding of the dynamic interplay between surface processes and active tectonics.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Huggett, Richard J. (2016) Fundamentals of geomorphology. – Routledge, 578 p. 2. Burbank, D. W., Anderson, R. S. (2011) Tectonic Geomorphology, 2nd Edition. 3. Bull, W.B. (1991) Geomorphic Responses to Climatic Change. Oxford University Press, London. 4. BAHARVAND, S., PARDHAN, B., & SOORI, S. (2020). Evaluation of active tectonics using geomorphic indices in a mountainous basin of Iran. Earth and Environmental Science Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 111(2), 109-117. doi:10.1017/S1755691020000031 5. Ivanik O., Shevchuk V., Tustanovska L., Yanchenko V. &Kravchenko D. Paleogeography and neotectonics of Kaniv dislocations (Ukrainian Shield, Ukraine) in the Neogene-Quaternary period, Historical Biology, 2019. 6. Ivanik, O., Shevchuk, V., Kravchenko, D., Yanchenko, V., Shpyrko, S., Gadiatska, K. (2019). Geological and Geomorphological Factors of Natural Hazards in Ukrainian Carpathians. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 20(4), 177-186.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, consultations, self-work. Teaching methods are explanatory-illustrative, research, part-search and heuristic.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Semester grading: 1) Test on Methods of dating geomorphic features - 10 points (passing grade is 6 points) 2) Test on Principles and Methods of quantitative tectonic geomorphology - 10 points (passing grade is 6 points) 3) Grading for work at practical classes - 40 points (passing grade is 24 points) 2. Final examination in the form of the written test: maximum grade is 40 points, a passing grade is 24 points. Results of educational activity of students grading are based on 100 grading scale.
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olena Ivanik
General and historical geology
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Dmytro Kravchenko
General and historical geology
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"