Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks and Geotectonic Setting
| Title | Γεωχημεία Μαγματικών Πετρωμάτων και Γεωτεκτονικό Περιβάλλον / Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks and Geotectonic Setting |
| Code | EMRO209 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023298 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryktoí Póroi kai Diacheírisī Perivállontos | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Class ID | 600304343
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600304343
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Learning Outcomes
This course focuses on the essential knowledge that associates global tectonics with the geochemistry of igneous rocks originated in every specific geotectonic setting.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geochemical characteristics (major elements, trace elements, isotopic characteristics) of igneous rocks. Constructive and destructive plate margins. Mid-ocean ridges, island arcs, active continental margins, back-arc basins. Collision of continental plates. Intra-continental and intra-oceanic geotectonic settings. Continental flood basalts. Relation between geochemistry and tectonic environment. Discrimination diagrams.
Educational Material Types
- 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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 38 | ||||
| Written assigments | 10 | ||||
| Exams | 2 | ||||
| Total | 50 |
Student Assessment
Description
Questionnaire. Evaluation of MODIP
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
IGNEOUS PETROGENESIS. A GLOBAL TECTONIC APPROACH
Last Update
28-02-2025
