Special Topics in Petrology - Geochemistry I
| Title | Ειδικά θέματα Πετρολογίας-Γεωχημείας Ι / Special Topics in Petrology - Geochemistry I |
| Code | GMOM111Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001952 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600039015
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600039015
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
• Understanding the concepts of theoretical petrology
• Learning the classification of igneous rocks
• Interpreting the origin and history of different igneous rock types
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Techniques of modern igneous petrology, basic thermodynamics with emphasis on the phase rule, binary and ternary T-X and P-T phase diagrams and mineral equilibria - processes that control the genesis of igneous rocks - fractionation of trace and rare earth elements in magmas – geothermobarometry - plate tectonic controls on petrologic processes.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Lectures are conducted with the use of computers and software.
Communication with students is done via e-mail and facebook.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 30 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
24-07-2013
