10195 (v.3) Geology 244 - Petrology and Geochemistry

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 10198 (v.3) Geology 241 - Structural Geology and Mineralogy or any previous version
Syllabus:	Phase equalibria and simple thermodynamic principles. Two and three component phase diagrams related to petrology. Use of geochemistry in petrogenetic modelling. Element classification and geochemical behaviour. Eh and pH - application to chemical weathering and environmental geochemistry. Geochemistry of ore forming processes and mine drainage. Description, classification and interpretation of igneous rocks. Primary magma formation and emplacement. Processess in magma chambers; magmatic differentiation.Igneous rocks in hand-specimen. Description and interpretation of metamorphic rocks. Chemical equilibrium, mineral reactions, nucleation and porphyroblast growth, deformation and metamorphic fabrics, metamorphic facies. Fluids, migmatites and partial melting. Metamorphic rocks in hand-specimen.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described and classified igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen, interpret igneous and metamorphic rocks in terms of chemical and physical processes. Understood the chemical composition of the Earth's interior, the oceans, atmosphere and the cosmos, and be familiar with a range of diagrams used to present and interpret geochemical data, with an emphasis on data relevant to igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	MacKenzie, W.S., Donaldson, C.H. and Guildord C. Atlas of Igenous Rocks and their Textures Middlemost, E.A.K. Magmas and Magnatic Rocks. Hughes, Igneous Petrology.
Unit Texts:	Yardley, B.W.D (1989) An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology, Longman. Hall, A. Igneous Petrology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Geochemistry Assignments 10%, Geochemistry Practical exercises and tests 15%, Geochemistry Practical examination 15%, Geochemistry Theory examination 15%, Petrology Assignments 20%, Petrology Theory examination 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y