THE MATERIALS FORMING OUR DYNAMIC EARTH

THE MATERIALS FORMING OUR DYNAMIC EARTH
Course Code
GL 1503
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr M J Hole

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will be strongly recommended for students registered for GL 1004.

Fieldwork is a compulsory part of this course.

Fieldwork may involve crossing rough terrain, including steep gradients, rocky areas and along cliffs, and may take place during inclement weather. Any student with concerns about this, who feels adjustments or additional support may be required, should contact the University's Disability Adviser or the Department Disability Co-ordinator as early as possible. The Department is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the degree programme.

Overview

An introduction to the three major rock groups; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.
An introduction to the mode of occurrence, and processes of formation, of the three major rock groups.

Identification of the common rock-forming minerals in hand-specimen.

An introduction to systematic crystallography and mineral properties.

The use of the petrological microscope in the identification of the common rock-forming minerals.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour practical per week; 5 one-hour tutorials, 1 day fieldwork.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Assessment: Examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%). One tutorial/field-based assessment (20%); 1 two-hour practical class assessment during timetabled practical session in week 44 (40%); 1 one-hour written examination (40%). Students must pass both components.

Resit: Examination (100%).