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Introductory Field Structural Geology

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This course is highly valuable for civil engineers, geologists, and geotechnical professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of subsurface conditions. Learning directly from IIT Kanpur faculty through NPTEL’s structured video lectures, students gain practical insight into rock behavior, faulting, and folding, which are critical for foundations, tunnels, slopes, and dam projects.

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anjali rana

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You should take this if

You work in Agriculture or Oil & Gas
You're a Civil & Structural / Geoscience professional
You have 3+ years of hands-on experience in this field
You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

You should skip if

You're new to this field with no prior experience
You need a different specialisation outside Civil & Structural
You need live interaction with an instructor

Course details

The Introductory Field Structural Geology course introduces the principles of structural geology with a strong emphasis on field observations and real geological formations. The course helps learners understand how rocks deform under stress and how geological structures are identified, measured, and interpreted in the field—skills essential for geotechnical, mining, and infrastructure projects.

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Key topics covered

Introduction to structural geology and field methods
Stress, strain, and rock deformation
Geological maps and structural data collection
Folds: types, geometry, and field recognition
Faults and joints: classification and mechanics
Measurement of geological structures (strike & dip)
Interpretation of field data and case examples
Engineering relevance of structural geology

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

17 lectures10 hr 14 min

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