Geochronology
| Title | ΓΕΩΧΡΟΝΟΛΟΓΗΣΕΙΣ / Geochronology |
| Code | GMO 542Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001844 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600130451
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΠΔΑ (197) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 13:00 έως 15:00 |
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/1/600130451
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmo/gmo542e
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The students are expected to learn about:
The Geology and time
the relative age determination of the rocks,
the absolute age determination of the rocks and the geological processes
the isotopes and the radioactivity
the methods of analysis and the Mass spectrometry
the Rb-Sr Method of geochronology
the K-Ar and Ar-Ar methods of geochronology
the U-Pb method of geochronology
the Sm-Nd method of geochronology
the C-14 method of geochronology
the Re-Os method of geochronology
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geology and time, Relative age determination, Absolute age determination, Atoms-Isotopes-Radioactivity, Methods of analysis-Mass spectrometer, Rb-Sr Method, K-Ar and Ar-Ar methods, U-Pb method, Sm-Nd method, C-14 method, Re-Os method, case studies.
Keywords
Dating of rocks, Dating of geological processes, isotopes, Geochronology of rocks in Greece
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page.
2) The teacher communicates with students through e-mail.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 27 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. Κασώλη-Φουρναράκη Α. (1997). Γεωχρονολογήσεις. Σημειώσεις, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας, Α.Π.Θ., σελ. 69.
2. Σολδάτος Τ. (2009). Γεωχρονολογήσεις. Σημειώσεις, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας, Α.Π.Θ., σελ. 398.
3. Soldatos, T., & Christofides, G. (1986). Rb–Sr geochronology and origin of the Elatia Pluton, Central Rhodope, North Greece. Geologica Balcanica, 16(1), 15-23.
4. Soldatos, T., Koroneos, A., Christofides, G., & Del Moro, A. (2001). Geochronology and origin of the Elatia plutonite (Hellenic Rhodope Massif, N. Greece) constrained by new Sr isotopic data. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie-Abhandlungen, 179-209.
5. Christofides, G., Pecskay, Z., Eleftheriadis, G., Soldatos, T, & Koroneos, A. (2004). The Tertiary Evros volcanic rocks (Thrace, northeastern Greece): petrology and K/Ar geochronology. GEOLOGICA CARPATHICA-BRATISLAVA-, 55(5), 397-410.
6. Soldatos, T., Koroneos, A., Kamenov, B. K., Peytcheva, I., von Quadt, A., Christofides, G., ... & Sang, H. (2008). New U–Pb and Ar–Ar mineral ages for the Barutin-Buynovo-Elatia-Skaloti-Paranesti batholith (Bulgaria and Greece): Refinement of its debatable age. Geochem Mineral Petrol, 46, 85-102.
7. Πιπερά Κ. (2008). Χρονολόγηση πετρογραφικών τύπων του Πλοθτωνίτης της Σιθωνίας με K-Ar σε ορυκτά. Μεταπτυχιακή διατριβή ειδίκευσης, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας, Α.Π.Θ. σελ. 88.
9. PG Spry, RD Mathur, TA Bonsall, PC Voudouris & V Melfos (2014). Re–Os isotope evidence for mixed source components in carbonate-replacement Pb–Zn–Ag deposits in the Lavrion district, Attica, Greece. Mineralogy and Petrology, in press, DOI 10.1007/s00710-013-0314-2.
10. Stein, H. J., Markey, R. J., Morgan, J. W., Du, A., & Sun, Y. (1997). Highly precise and accurate Re-Os ages for molybdenite from the East Qinling molybdenum belt, Shaanxi Province, China. Economic Geology, 92(7-8), 827-835
11. Shen, J. J., Papanastassiou, D. A., & Wasserburg, G. J. (1996). Precise Re Os determinations and systematics of iron meteorites. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 60(15), 2887-2900.
12. Smoliar, M. I., Walker, R. J., & Morgan, J. W. (1996). Re-Os ages of group IIA, IIIA, IVA, and IVB iron meteorites. Science, 271(5252), 1099-1102.
Last Update
01-12-2016
