Courses & Units
Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry KEA304
Introduction
This unit provides a systematic description and quantitative interpretation of magmatic rocks within a plate tectonic framework. Lectures cover an introduction to igneous petrology and geochemistry, and key aspects of the mineralogy, textures, classification and origin of the main types of igneous rocks. Laboratory work includes practical exercises aimed at mastering tools and techniques used in igneous petrology and geochemistry, tutorials on optical mineralogy, and hand sample and microscope investigations of igneous and rocks. Topics covered in the first part of the course introduce the necessary tools and techniques. The remainder of the course will apply these methods to a survey of the major igneous rock associations on Earth.
Summary
| Unit name | Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Leonid Danyushevsky |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
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Learning Outcomes
- understand the major magmatic rock associations, their mineralogy, classification, and their associations with particular tectonic settings.
- understand the key processes that control the evolution and emplacement of igneous rocks, including partial melting, fractional crystallisation and crustal contamination and mixing processes.
- understand principles of deriving mineral formulas and normative mineralogy from the compositions of igneous rocks and minerals.
- learn simple graphical and computational/numeric methods for using geochemical and isotopic data to determine the age, evolution and petrogenesis of igneous rocks.
- confidently use a petrographic microscope to interpret the mineralogy and texture of the major associations of igneous rocks, and develop reasoning based on evidence from mineralogy and chemistry of rocks.
- basic knowledge of the effect of alteration on the compositions of igneous rocks.
- enhance scientific literacy via writing succinct and accurate descriptions of thin sections of igneous rocks.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010703 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KEA208 AND KEA209Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hr lectures weekly and a total of 18 x 2-hr laboratory practicals; 6 day excursion before the start of semester |
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| Assessment | Test or quiz (5%)|Test or quiz (5%)|Test or quiz (5%)|Test or quiz (5%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (55%)|Test or quiz (10%)|Test or quiz (5%)|Test or quiz (5%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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