Teaching Methodologies in Structural Geology and Tectonics: An Introduction

Abstract

This introduction chapter of the book provides a summary of its nine key chapters. Structural geology and tectonics has progressively become more quantitative. To keep the pace, instructors of these subjects need to upgrade their teaching contents. This book presents issues related to (i) evaluation system of students using the peers, (ii) use of new instruments in measuring structural data from rocks, (iii) paleomagnetic studies in tectonics, (iv) sub-surface structural interpretations required in industries, (v) field studies in structural geology, (vi) interdisciplinary aspects of structural geology, (vii) teaching structural geology and tectonics in Indian context, (viii) conducting practical classes in structural geology with map interpretations and (ix) and simple geomechanical problems and solutions.