Course Code: CP109

Programme Code: CP109A
Medium of Instruction: English
Course Fee: TBC
​Application Fee: TBC

Course Introduction

This programme aims to provide both hand-on field experience and class-based learning. It introduces basic geological field and mapping techniques, use of geological equipment and air photographs, as well as an overview of geological structures such as faults, folds and joints.

Course Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Apply techniques for basic field observations, measurements and identifications;
2. Record and examine field observations and data in an effective and comprehensible manner. read geological maps and identify 3-D geological structures from 2-D geological maps;
3. Describe faults, folds and other geological structures in the field and their geological contexts;
4. Evaluate the textures and structures major metamorphic rocks in both hand specimens and under microscope;
5. Produce a field study report on the geology, landform and structures observed in an area.

Syllabus

Maps and map reading, map reference system
Overview
Classification
Application

Interpretation of topographic and geological maps, Interpretation and use of air photographs
Overview
Application of maps and air photographs
Case study

Geological field techniques and equipment, field observation
Introduction to field techniques
Field equipment
Field observation
Case study

Description of rocks and outcrops
Overview
Properties
Formation

Geological structures
Faults: strike-slip faults, dip-slip faults and thrusts, joints;

Folds; Satellite folds
Formation
Case study

Shear Zones and shear fabrics
Foliations and lineations

Measurement of geological structures
Overview
Measurement
Case study

Preparation of simple geology map
Case study

Entry Reqirements

Applicants shall:

1. have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 or above in five subjects* including English Language and Chinese Language#, Mathematics (Core) and one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Combined Science or Geography; or

2. hold a Diploma in Foundation Studies or equivalent qualification; or

3. hold a Diploma Yi Jin.

Equivalent qualifications will be considered by the College.

Applicants who do not possess the above academic qualifications but who are aged 21 or above with relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

* Applicants are allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application. The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows: 
“Attained with Distinction (II)” is deemed equivalent to Level 4 or above in the HKDSE Examination;
“Attained with Distinction (I)” is deemed equivalent to Level 3 in the HKDSE Examination; and
“Attained” is deemed equivalent to Level 2 in the HKDSE Examination.

^# ApL Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) would be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification.
 

Assessment

Students are required to do group project, group-based reports and tutorial exercises.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module (Structures and Field Studies).