Igneous Petrology

Course Information
TitleΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ / Igneous Petrology
CodeNGMO 301Υ
FacultySciences
SchoolGeology
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorAntonios Koronaios
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600019023

Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)

Registered students: 151
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course328

Class Information
Academic Year2022 – 2023
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours5
Class ID
600215794
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) Understanding the basic concepts of Igneous Petrology. 2) Understanding the basic concepts of Optical Mineralogy and identification of rock-forming minerals. 3) Understanding the basic magma properties. 4) Understanding the basic concepts of magma origin and evolution. 5) Learning the types of Igneous rocks, their chemical composition and their mineral assemblages. 6) Learning how to identify Igneous rocks in the field.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Work autonomously
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction - Introduction to the subject of Petrology - Purpose - Research methods - Major groups of rocks Basic concepts of Optical Mineralogy Rock forming minerals Composition and Properties of Magma Origin of Magma Evolution of Magma Geochemistry of igneous rocks Magma chemistry and geotectonic environment Morphological types of igneous rocks Chemical classifications of igneous rocks Acid, intermediate, basic and ultrabasic rocks Foid bearing rocks - carbonatites - ophiolites – pyroclastic rocks
Keywords
Igneous Rocks, Magma composition, Magma properties, Magma origin, Magma evolution, Magma chemistry and geotectonic environment
Educational Material Types
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
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 email and Facebook 3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures78
Laboratory Work52
Fieldwork17
Exams3
Total150
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • • Προφορική Εργαστηριακή Εξέταση (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
ΣΗΜΕΙΩΣΕΙΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ (Σημειώσεις διδάσκοντα)
Last Update
09-03-2020