Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, or (3) 90 credits in geology. Dynamics of Earth Systems - Global Change, 10 credits, or Analytical Methods in Earth Science, 10 credits, and Exploration and Environmental Geophysics 15 credits.

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to

• recognise the most important rock forming minerals from structural, chemical, physical and optical properties

• explain the principles of, and use mineralogical methods, microprobe analysis and optical mineralogy

• apply phase equilibria and the principles of thermobarometry to common mineral groups

• determine the evolution of rocks using petrographical, mineralogical and geochemical indices

• describe magmatic and metamorphic rocks from a plate tectonic point of view

Content

Systematic mineralogy and mineral chemistry, including crystal-chemical structure and physical properties of different mineralogical groups. Classification of rocks and chemical principals of petrology. Magmatic and metamorphic petrology from a plate-tectonic point of view. Exercises in analytical methodology, mineralogy and petrology, optical mineralogy, geochemical modelling and thermobarometry.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory experiments, practical exercises. Participation in experiments, practicals and project work is compulsory.

Assessment

Examination consists of a written test in Mineralogy (5 credits), a combined practical and written examination in Petrology (8 credits), and a written project report (2 credits).