Thermochronology - Geothermobarometry
| Title | Θερμοχρονολόγηση - Γεωθερμοβαρομετρία / Thermochronology - Geothermobarometry |
| Code | GMOM220E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Lamprini Papadopoulou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001967 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600039235
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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/1/600039235
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
• Understanding the concepts of thermochronology and thermodynamics
• Application of geothermometry and geobarometry to igneous and metamorphic mineral assemblages
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Use of thermochronology to quantify cooling and uplift histories governed by tectonic processes. Application of thermodynamics to mineral equilibria. Application of geothermometry and geobarometry to igneous and metamorphic mineral assemblages.
Educational Material Types
- 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 |
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| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ||||
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Frank S. Spear Metamorphic phase equilibria and P-T-t paths, MSA, 1993
Last Update
23-06-2014
