توصيف مقررات البكالوريوس بقسم الجيولوجيا البنائية والإستشعار عن بعد

Introduction to Structural Geology

ESR 211

EMR 201

Course Description

Definition and scope of structural geology. Classification and uses of primary structures. Mechanical behavior of rocks during deformation; folding, faulting and jointing. Planar and linear structures. Emplacement of igneous bodies. Introduction to deformation of lithosphere.

Introduction to Photogeology and Geomorphology

ESR 231

EMR 201

Course Description

Basic concepts of aerial photographs, types and specification of aerial photographs. Basic fundamentals of landforms. Summary on the processes that shape the earth's surface. Fundamentals of photogeologic interpretation. Lithologic interpretation, structural interpretation. Basics of geologic mapping using aerial photographs.

Geologic Surveying

ESR 302

ESR 211, ESR 231

Course Description

An introduction to composition of errors. Preparation of contour maps, leveling instruments and surveys. Theodolite: principles, features, adjustment and distance measurements. Traversing: Triangulation and trigonometric nets. Compass and Plane Table Surveying, tachometry and construction of topographic maps. Simple location surveys. Electronic distance measurement.

Analysis of Directional Data

ESR 311

ESR 301

Course Description

The Cartesian/stereographic analysis of directional data, classification and symmetry, calculation of mean vector and fold axes. Correction of measurement of elementary data. Applications of descriptive geometry in solving some of the faulting and fault intersection problems.

Fracture Analysis

ESR 313

ESR 301

Course Description

Analysis and classification of fracture data. The effect of fracture on the physical and mechanical behavior of rocks. The relationships between shear planes and stress axes. The effect of external agents such as pressure and temperature on the mechanical behavior of rocks.

Analysis of Map Data

ESR 321

ESR 301

Course Description

Converting maps into digital forms. The use of computer applications in documenting and processing map data and preparation of compiled maps. Uses of compiled maps for geological mapping and exploration of natural resources. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in earth sciences.

Introduction to Photogrammetry

ESR 331

ESR 231

Course Description

Mathematical, geometric and optical foundations of photogrammetry. Airborne cameras and topographic parameters. Aerial surveys planning. Ground triangulation and control points. Stereoscopic vision and stereo-observation equipment. Aerial photo-drafting equipment. Relative and absolute orientation. Analytical drafting equipment. Fundamentals of aerial triangulation correction and mosaicking.

Photogeology

ESR 332

ESR 301

Course Description

The use of aerial photographs in deducing or inferring qualitative and quantitative information. Geometric parameters for measuring of relief, displacement and parallax measurements of slops, relief pattern and inclination of beds by the use of parallax bar. Analysis of lineament, drainage systems, analysis and classification of soil. Construction of photogeologic maps

Training in the Specialization

ESR 399

ESR 301 / ESR 331

Course Description

Field study of geologic structures. Classification of structures. Timing of successive generations of structural elements. Structural and geometric analyses. Drawing structural maps of some selected areas. The use of stereographic projection in structural analysis. Performing a structural study of a selected area and submission of a structural map and a report on that area.

Selected Topics in Structural Geology and Remote Sensing

ESR 401

ESR 399

Course Description

A research study on a subject in structural geology or Remote Sensing, which conform to the needs and requirements of the student field of specially.

Seminar

ESR 408

ESR 399, ESR 401

Course Description

A series of scientific seminars on selected topics that represent modern study or research fields in structural geology and remote sensing. Each student would be asked to perform a study and to prepare a report on a selected research topic and demonstrate his topic in a seminar using the up-to-date techniques

Advanced Structural Geology

ESR 411

ESR 303, ESR 399

Course Description

Definition of stress/strain fields, mechanical properties of rocks and the different factors affecting these properties. Analysis of brittle structures. Mohr circle. Mohr envelope. Theories of rock failure. Fault surface striations and their relationship to stress fields. Analysis of ductile structures, deformed pebbles, deformed grains, deformed fossils and their relationship to the infinitesimal strain field. Application of available software packages in quantitative analysis of geologic structures.

Geotectonics

ESR 412

ESR 301

Course Description

Theory of continental drift, sea floor spreading paleomagnetism, plate tectonic theory. Orogenic and related processes. Regional depressions.

Principals of Remote Sensing

ESR 421

ESR 301

Course Description

Basic concepts of Remote Sensing including electromagnetic spectrum and the energy interactions. Resolutions in satellite images, space platforms and sensors. Acquisition of satellite data. Rectification of digital satellite images, processing, analysis and interpretation of data.

Computer Processing of Satellite Data

ESR 423

ESR 301/ESR 421

Course Description

Remote sensing systems characteristic and orbits. Processing of satellite images in geological applications. Pre-processing treatments comparison and rectification of digital scenes, computer classification of satellites digital data and construction of thematic maps.

REMOTE SENSING IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

ESR 424

EEG 201

Course Description

Basic concepts of remote sensing, space platforms, types of sensors, ground acquisition and analysis of data with emphasis on environmental information. Applications and case histories in environmental studies.

Geomorphology

ESR 431

ESR 301

Course Description

Methods and objectives of geomorphologic studies. Discussion on various aspects of geomorphologic features and methods of control. Analysis of earth shaping processes, slope and deformation of drainage systems, types of peneplains. Eolian landforms, arid land cycle, and coastal shaping earth processes, Volcanic and glacial landforms

Bachelor of Science Project

ESR 499

ESR 411, ESR 421, ESR 431

Course Description

Student would perform a detailed structural study for a selected area; draw a detailed structural map in which small-scale structural elements would be studied. He would delineate structural patterns and represent them in 3-D diagrams and analyze them stereographically, compare and relate them to regional structural pattern. He would also be required to explain the chronological relationships between stratigraphy and structural events, interference structures and metamorphic events. The student would finally submit a structural report together with the structural map and defend his results in a seminar before the department and the audience.