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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.

  • General Course Information
    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 .

  • Learning Outcomes
    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
    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)
    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 Resources
    Required Resources
    This course will require the following texts and other resources:

    Access to textbook:
    Klein, C. & Philpotts, A. (2013) Earth Materials: introduction to mineralogy and petrology. Cambridge University Press,  pp. 533 ISBN 978-0-521-14521-3

    Hard and Electronic copes of Klein and Philpotts are available through the 成人大片 Library. Klein and Philpotts provides a close match to the mineralogy and basic igneous and metamorphic petrology aspects of the course while Winter (see Recommended Resources) provides more in-depth discussion of various aspects of igneous rocks (in particular) and is the course textbook for Igneous and Metamorphic Geology III (GEOLOGY 3016).


    Practical and Fieldtrip material
    The following equipment is required for all Practical Sessions and the one-day field trip.
    1. Hand lens (10x magnification)
    2. Field notebook
    Recommended Resources
    Access to Textbook:
    WINTER, J.D. (2008) Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (2nd edition). Prentice Hall, pp. 766. ISBN 0-321-59257-3.

    Winter is available as hard copy through the 成人大片 Library.
    Online Learning
    Additional course-related material is available through MyUni.  MyUni is the primary form of communication with students in the course and hence students should regularly check the MyUni
    website for important course-related announcements.  Teaching materials, field trip info, reminders and course documentation will also be posted on this site. 


  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    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.
  • Assessment

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

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

    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

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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