Structural Geology Courses and Certifications

Structural Geology

When you climb lofty mountains and appreciate the vast land and colorful landforms, have you ever thought about how they have been formed?

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Structural Geology Practicals (Basic)

Master essential structural geology techniques through hands-on analysis of Earth's crustal deformation, from stereographic projections to geological map interpretation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

IIT Bombay;  NPTEL

Cross-Section Balancing in Structural Geology

Master structural geological techniques to restore deformed terrains, analyze folds and faults, calculate tectonic shortening/extension, and apply industry-standard software tools.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Advanced Structural Geology

Master advanced structural geology concepts, from fold and fault fundamentals to basin evolution, with hands-on exercises in seismic interpretation and geometric analysis using MOVE software.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Bureau of Economic Geology

Structural Geology and Crustal Evolution of the Sierra Madre Oriental During the Mexican Orogeny

Explore the structural geology of Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental, examining crustal evolution, folding processes, and tectonic implications during the Mexican Orogeny between 80-47 Ma.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced Structural Geology

Dive into advanced structural geology concepts, from fold-fault analysis to basin evolution, with hands-on practice using MOVE software and real geological data interpretation through collaborative research projects.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Reservoir Geomechanics

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This interdisciplinary course encompasses the fields of rock mechanics, structural geology, earthquake seismology and petroleum engineering to address a wide range of geomechanical problems that arise during the exploitation of oil and gas reservoirs.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Structural Geology

5 ratings

Comprehensive exploration of structural geology concepts, including stereographic projections, strain analysis, stress mechanics, rheology, and deformation processes, with practical lab applications.

• YouTube
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bureau of Economic Geology

The Hit-and-Run Model for the Sevier and Laramide Orogenies of Western North America

Explore the Hit-and-Run Model's application to Western North American orogenies, examining geological processes and structural implications for the Sevier and Laramide events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Strike-Slip Displacements in the Canadian-Alaskan Cordillera

Discover how strike-slip faulting shaped the Canadian-Alaskan Cordillera through geological evidence and tectonic processes in this informal expert presentation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Quadra Island Folded Limestone Geology

Explore folded limestone formations on Quadra Island with geological experts examining rock structures and deformation processes in this field reconnaissance.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Follow the Synclines! - Lecture 15

Explore the geological concept of synclines in this comprehensive lecture by Nick Zentner, focusing on their formation, identification, and significance in understanding Earth's structural geology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Alaska Orocline Bending - Oroclinal Bending of Southern Alaska during Final Assembly of the North American Cordillera

Discover how southern Alaska's mountain belts bent during the final assembly of the North American Cordillera through cutting-edge geological research and analysis.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Thrust Fault Families - Alaska A to Z Episode E

Explore thrust fault families and their geological significance in Alaska through detailed analysis and live expert discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Fault Displacements in Alaska

Explore Alaska's complex strike-slip fault systems and the challenges of geological restoration with expert analysis from a South Dakota School of Mines professor.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video