GEOLOGY 2502 - Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

Mineralogy (mineral chemistry, classification and structure) , minimum optical mineralogy and crystallography required to use the petrographic microscope. Petrography, mineralogy, classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Introduction to methods of rock and mineral analysis (XRD, XRF, electron microprobe). Details of the field trip communicated at the start of the course.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 2502
Course	Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II
Coordinating Unit	School of Earth and Environmental Sci(Inactive)
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week, plus field trip
Prerequisites	GEOLOGY 1100
Assessment	Practical work, examination, written assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Justin Payne

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Explain the basic principles of crystallography and mineralogy.
2	Identify and classify the common rock-forming minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample and thin section.
3	Identify and classify the common igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample and thin section
4	Know and understand the basic classification schemes for igneous rocks
5	Explain the basic processes for the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks
6	Identify how the chemistry, structure and texture of a rock can be used to interpret past geological processes and the history of the earth.
7	Work in small groups to research and collate information on a given topic to gain an understanding of geological processes

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-7
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	4,5,6,7
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	2,3,6,7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,6,7
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-7
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	7
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	6,7

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

**Schedule**
	Lectures	Practical
Week 1	1.Introduction & Minerals Revisited 2.The Structure of Minerals 3.Crystallography	Rock Sample ID & Chemistry of Rocks
Week 2	4.The Chemistry of Minerals 5.Mineral Groups based upon Chemistry 6.Optical Properties of Minerals	Rock Sample ID and Mineral Formulae
Week 3	7.Growth and Stability of Minerals 8.Growth and Stability of Minerals (cont.) 9.Determination of Minerals	Optical Petrography - Minerals
Week 4	10. Igneous Geology – Magma Generation 11. Igneous Rock Nomenclature 12.Short Exam - Mineralogy	Optical Petrography - Minerals and Igneous Rocks
Week 5	13. Tectonic Settings of Modern Magmatism 14. More Phase Diagrams 鈥怚gneous Applications 15. Mafic magmas, Plumes and Oceanic Crust	Optical Petrology - Felsic Igneous Rocks
Week 6	16-17. Diversification, Differentiation, Assimilation and Crystal Fractionation 18. Intro to Week 7 Assignment - Isotope Geochemistry	Phase Diagrams and Mafic Rock Petrography
Week 7	19. Granitoids 鈥� From the mantle and Crust 20. The special case of subduction zones 21. Week 7 Assignment Review	Optical Petrology and Hand Sample ID - Granites
Week 8	22. Group Assignment and Revision No Thursday Lecture 23. Short Exam – Igneous Geology	Metamorphic Hand Sample ID
Week 9	Public Holiday Monday 24. What is metamorphism? 25. Key Concepts in Metamorphism	No Formal Prac – Petrology Review
Week 10	26.Styles and Controls of Metamorphism 27.Progressive Metamorphism 28.Progressive Metamorphism	Metamorphic Petrology
Week 11	29.Mineral Assemblages in Metapelites 30.Mineral Assemblages in Basalts 31. Fluids in Metamorphism	Metamorphic Petrology
Week 12	32. P-T Paths 33.P-T Paths and their Assemblages 34.Optional Catch-up Lecture/ Revision	Ig and Metm Petrology Review
Week 13		Practical Exam 鈥� Thin Section and Hand sample

Specific Course Requirements

This course includes a one day field trip.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Percentage of assessment for grading purposes	Hurdle (Yes/No)	Due date	Learning Outcome being assessed/achieved
Short Exams	Summative	50%	No		1,4,5,6
Practical assignments	Formative and Summative	12%	No		2,3,4,5,6
Lecture assignments	Formative and Summative	8%	No		1, 4, 5, 6
Group field work	Formative and Summative	10%	No		2,3,6,7
Practical exam	Summative	20%	No		2,3,4,5,6

Assessment Detail

Theory assessment (50% of total)
Will consist of three X 1 hour short exams of equal weighting. Two exams will be scheduled in lecture slots in the course of the semester and the final exam will be scheduled during the end of year exam period.

Practical Assignments (12% of total)
Assignments will be completed as part of each practical session throughout the semester. In some instances an assignment may extend over two weeks. To ensure on-going formative feedback during the semester the practical assignments will be marked using a combination of in-practical peer marking and academic marking.

Individual Assignments/Lecture Preparation Assignments (8% of total)
Each week a series of short answer questions will be assigned to be completed and submitted. Four of the assignments will be chosen to each contribute up to 2% of marks. The assessment of these assignments is designed as assessment for learning rather than assessment of learning. Answers for those not marked will be posted online immediately after the due date. These assignments provide feedback on individual progress and are considered as review for exams as short answer questions in the exam are drawn in part from the lecture assignments. The marked assignments are selected from across the course topics.

Field Trip Activities (10% of total)
The class will be divided into groups of three to conduct a group research assignment related to aspects of the single-day field trip that will be completed as part of the course. This research component will be linked to a series of questions and assessment activities that will be undertaken on the field trip. A group mark will be assigned for the field component and overall coherency and presentation of the group assignment with an individual mark assigned for the quality of the individual’s contribution to the research assignment. The marks will be assigned as follows:
1. 30% of the mark – Mark for the assignment as a whole
2. 30% of the mark – Mark for the section of the assignment that the individual completed
3. 10% of the mark – Peer-Assessment mark (Review provided by fellow group members)
4. 30% of the mark – Mark for the work that is completed on the field trip

Practical Exam (20% of total)
The practical examination in Week 13 will test ability to identify the minerals and rock types you have practiced throughout the semester. It will include a set of rock samples and petrographical thin-sections to identify and describe.

Submission

If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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