Relations between Tectonism and Petrogenesis
| Title | Σχέση Τεκτονικής και Πετρογένεσης / Relations between Tectonism and Petrogenesis |
| Code | GMOM222E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Lamprini Papadopoulou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001969 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600039237
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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/1/600039237
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
• Understanding the geochemistry of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
• Learning the relation between rock geochemistry and global tectonics
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geochemical characteristics of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Constructive and destructive plate margins. Mid-ocean ridges, island arcs, active continental margins, back-arc basins. Relation between geochemistry and tectonic environment.
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.
Teachers communicate with students via e-mail and facebook.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Kornprobst Jacques Metamorphic rocks and their geodynamic significance, Kluwer, 2002
Last Update
23-06-2014
