10195 (v.3) Geology 244 - Petrology and Geochemistry
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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10198 (v.3) Geology 241 - Structural Geology and Mineralogy or any previous version
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| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: October 30, 2003 13:11:55
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