Geochemistry of Volcanic and Magmatic Systems
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MP036
- Code
- 1MP036
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 1 October 2024
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits engineering and 30 credits earth science, or 4) 90 credits geology. Participation in Mineralogy and Gemmology. English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- interpret geochemical data from volcanic and magmatic settings,
- critically analyze and discuss processes involved in magma production and evolution,
- construct and employ geochemical models and use them for interpretation of volcanic and magmatic processes.
Content
Geochemistry and petrology of different volcanic and magmatic settings and mantle sources. Investigate magmatic systems using mineral chemistry and mineral-melt thermobarometry to determine magmatic processes and conditions of crystallisation. Geochemical modelling including processes of differentiation, melting and thermobarometry. Major element, trace element and isotope data will be used for projects investigating specific magmatic or volcanic settings. Discussion of volcanic hazards and geothermal resources.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, practicals and project work,
Assessment
Microscopy exercise (1 credit). Oral presentation and written project report (4 credits).
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Transitional provisions
Cannot be included in the same degree as 1MP000 Mineralogy and petrology, 15,0 credits.