9778 (v.5) Geology 301 - Petrogenesis

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	8015 (v.7) Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology or any previous version
Syllabus:	Evolution of igneous rocks - chemical diagrams, petrogenesis, mantle composition and crustal evolution. Evaluation of rock associations in terms of plate tectonic processes. Practical laboratory study of main rock associations, using classic overseas andlocal examples.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Appreciate the use of geochemistry in petrogenesis. Understand the importance of isotopic data in determining magmatic source regions. Appreciate the evolution of the Earth's crust through time. Evaluate which petrographic features are significant in determining magmatic evolution. Assess and identify key rock types and associations.
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:	Faure G., (2001), Origin of Igneous Rocks - The Isotopic Evidence, Springer. Middlemost E.A.K., (1985), Magmas and Magmatic Rocks, Longman. Deer W.A., Howie R.A. and Zussman J., (1996), An Introduction to Rock Forming Minerals, Longman. Nesse W.D., (2000), An Introduction to Optical Mineralogy, Oxford. Kerr P.F., (1990), Optical Mineralogy, McGraw Hill.
Unit Texts:	Wilson M., (1997), Igneous Petrogenesis - A Global Tectonic Approach, Chapman and Hall. Wilde S.A., (2002), Laboratory Manual in Igneous Petrology, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 40%, Practical Examination 30%, Theory Examination 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y