GEOLOGY 3016 - Igneous and Metamorphic Geology III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

This course is concerned with aspects of the long-term thermal and material history of the earth's lithosphere and mantle. The course has as its foundation the basic skills learnt at level II in Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II. Included amongst the skills learnt in this course are understanding of the governing theory describing high temperature element partitioning between fluids and melts, the thermodynamic theory that governs and predicts sub-solidus mineral growth and reaction and the principles of natural radioactive decay and the application of isotopes to geochronology. Metamorphic Geology: This examines the nature and change of sub-solidus mineral assemblages and textures in rocks. This information provides a sound basis with which to examine orogenic processes. Igneous Geology: This section examines the physical controls on the generation and differentiation of silicate melts within the earth and the contribution these processes have made to the composition of the crust and mantle through time. Part of this section of the course is devoted to case studies of magma generation in key tectonic settings on the current earth and the extrapolation of this knowledge back through time.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 3016
Course	Igneous and Metamorphic Geology III
Coordinating Unit	School of Physical Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	GEOLOGY 2502
Assessment	Practical report, exam, practical test

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Karin Barovich

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

A successful student in this course should be able to:
1	Demonstrate proficiency in common practical skills in igneous and metamorphic geology;
2	Understand different geochronological techniques and their applications to igneous and metamorphic processes;
3	Explain how absolute pressure-temperature information is extracted from rock using thermodynamic expressions;
4	Understand the key factors that govern the diversity of igneous rock compositions;
5	Understand how the occurrence and character of different igneous and metamorphic rock suites is governed by and reflects the Earth's tectonic processes;
6	Interrogate and interpret the geological literature on igneous and metamorphic geology;
7	Understand the methodology of scientific research in the field of igneous and metamorphic geology.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

WINTER, J.D. (2008) Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (2nd edition). Prentice Hall, pp. 766. ISBN 0-321-59257-3.
SPEAR, F.S. (1993) Metamorphic phase equilibria and pressure-temperature-time paths. MONOGRAPH. Mineralogical Society of America, Washington, D.C., pp. 799. ISBN 0-939950-34-0.
BARKER, A. J. (1998) Introduction to metamorphic textures and microstructures (Second Edition). Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd., pp. 264. ISBN 0-7487-3985-8.
YARDLEY, B.W.D., MACKENZIE, W.S. & GUILFORD, C. (1990) Atlas of metamorphic rocks and their textures. Longman Scientific and Technical, Harlow, Essex, pp. 120. ISBN 0-582-30166-1
YARDLEY, B.W.D. (1989) An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology. Addison Wesley Longman, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex, pp. 248. ISBN 0-582-30096-7.
VERNON, R. H., CLARKE, G.L. (2008) Principles of metamorphic petrology. Cambridge University Press, pp. 446. ISBN 978-0-521-87178-5.
MCBIRNEY, A., 1993: Igneous petrology 2nd Edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
FAURE, G., 1986. Principles of isotope geology, 2nd edition, Wiley and Sons.
ROLLINSON., H. 1993. Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Longman.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course consists of:

2 x 1-hour lectures/week
1 x 5-hour practical class per week

Due to high enrolment numbers there are repeat practical classes per week

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**
	Lecture	Practical
奥别别办听1	Review of Metm II Introduction to petrography聽	Refresher + (re)introduction to metamorphic minerals and mineral reactions in metapelitic & metabasic rocks
Week 2	Petrography Part 3 Introduction to thermobarometry聽	Petrology of metapelitic and metabasic rocks with in-class feedback
Week 3	Introduction to thermobarometry聽 Mineral zoning, diffusion and geo-speedometry聽	Petrology of metapelitic and metabasic rocks with in-class feedback
Week 4	Mineral zoning, diffusion and geo-speedometry聽 Heat flow, heat sources in the continental crust and subduction metamorphism聽	Petrology of metapelitic and metabasic rocks with in-class feedback
Week 5	Pressure temperature-time paths聽 Role of fluids during metamorphism聽	Practical exam on Petrography
Week 6	Mineralisation and metamorphism 鈥� the sulfur connection Constraining absolute rates in metamorphic systems (geochronology)聽	Thermobarometry: conventional thermobarometry + using pseudosections to interpret pressure-temperature evolution of rocks looked at in pracs in weeks 2 to 4;
Week 7	Igneous Rocks and Processes:聽Introduction: 聽What and why?	Igneous rock nomenclature revised and introduction to igneous processes聽
Week 8	High Temperature Geochemistry	The periodic table and geochemical behaviour of the elements Magmatic Differentiation and Major Elements Trace elements and element partitioning: Variation due to melting or fractionation聽
Week 9 聽聽	Isotopes and Geochronology	The isotope evolution (Nd, Sr, Pb, Hf) in igneous processes and sources and geochronlogy (isochrons, model ages)
Week 聽10 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽	Mantle Melting and Basalts	Phase relations of mafic and ultramafic rock systems. Mantle melting, Mid Ocean Ridge basalts and ophiolites
Week 11	Physical Properties of Magmas: volatiles , viscosity , density	No Practical
Week 12	Subduction magmatism : Influence of volatiles	No Practical
Week 13	Granites	No Practical聽

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled Igneous and Metamorphic Geology 3 practical sessions

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Percentage of total assessment	Hurdle Yes/No	Learning Outcome	Due Date
In-class petrography exercises (metamorphic)	Formative	4%	No	1,2,3,9,10	Weeks 1-6
Practical class exam (metamorphic)	Summative	13%	No	1,3,8	Week 5
In-class petrology and petography excercises (igneous)	Summative Formative	17%	No	1,2,3,4,9,10	Weeks 7-12
Online Quizzes	Summative Formative	15%	No	2,3,4,5,9	Weekly
Mid Year Theory Exam	Summative	51%	No	2-9	Mid year exam period

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled practical is compulsory. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially
dependent on this hands-on experience and practice. Therefore, missing any practical class session in a semester without an allowed
absence will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course.

Assessment Detail

In class petrography exercises (4%)
Held in class

In class Metamorphic Practical Exam (13%)
This exam is held in the normal practical class (4 hours duration) in week 5 after the metamorphic practical component of the course. It covers the content in the metamorphic practicals.

In-class petrology and petrography exercises (17%)
The Igneous component of the practical course is examined by assessment of in-class petrology and petrography exercises.

On-line Quizzes (15%)
These cover both the igneous and metamaporphic sections

Mid-Year Theory Exam (51%)
A three hour paper in the mid year exam period. Divided into two sections (Igneous and Metamorphic) of equal mark division (25.5% each). Examines all course content.

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 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 or more late without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the mark

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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