Igneous Petrology
| Title | ΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ / Igneous Petrology |
| Code | NGMO 301Υ |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019023 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 171
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600257338
|
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/1/600257338
- At the Website of the School: www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmo/gmo317y/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1) Describe, define and explain the basic principles of Igneous Rock Petrology.
2) Understand and apply the basic principles of optical mineralogy in the identification of rock-forming minerals
3) Understand and define the basic properties of magma.
4) Describe the basic principles of magma genesis and evolution.
5) Distinguish and classify Igneous Rocks based on their chemical and mineralogical composition
6) Observe, recognize and classify 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
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 104 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 70 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 23 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 200 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Written and oral examination in the laboratory on rock-samples, both hand specimens and thin sections, of igneous rocks. It constitutes 30% of the total score.
2. Written exam with combination questions related to the course material. It constitutes 70% of the total score.
3. Submission of reports concerning the two mandatory field-trips.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
- • Προφορική Εργαστηριακή Εξέταση (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ (Εκδόσεις Νέον)
Last Update
09-07-2025
