Igneous Petrology
| Title | ΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ / Igneous Petrology |
| Code | GMO 317Υ |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001836 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600285603
|
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/1/600285603
- 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)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- GMO 212Y Petrogenetic Minerals
Learning Outcomes
1)Understanding the basic concepts of Igneous Petrology.
2)Understanding the basic magma properties.
3)Understanding the basic concepts of magma origin and evolution.
4)Learning the types of Igneous rocks, their chemical composition and their mineral assemblages.
5)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
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction - Introduction to the subject of Petrology - Purpose - Research methods - Major groups of rocks
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 - ofiolites – pyroclastic rocks
Keywords
Igneous Rocks, Magma composition, Magma properties, Magma origin, Magma evolution, Magma chemistry and geotectonic environment
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | 2.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laboratory Work | 52 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
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)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
ΣΗΜΕΙΩΣΕΙΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΠΥΡΙΓΕΝΩΝ ΠΕΤΡΩΜΑΤΩΝ (Σημειώσεις διδάσκοντα)
Last Update
09-04-2020
