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GL1505: EARTH'S MATERIALS (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

Following on from GL1005 this course is an introduction to the petrogenesis of three major rock groups; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Practical classes will centre around the use of polarizing microscope in the identification of the common rock-forming minerals. The relationship between plate tectonics and the petrogenesis of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, including types and styles of volcanic eruptions will be addressed.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David Muirhead

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of GL1005 The Nature of the Environment Through Geological Time (Studied) or GL1006 The Dynamic Planet (Distance) (Studied) or KL107Z The Dynamic Planet (Passed) or BSc Forestry (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GL1503 The Materials Forming Our Dynamic Earth (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

An introduction to the petrogenesis of three major rock groups; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. The application of the polarizing microscope in the identification of the common rock-forming minerals. The relationship between plate tectonics and the petrogenesis of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, including types and styles of volcanic eruptions and hazards.

Further Information & Notes

Students with 'A' level or equivalent in geology may be exempt from this pre-requisite at the discretion of course-coordinator/Head of School.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 90 minute examination (40%); in-course assessment (60%). In-course assessment will include online MCQs from lecture materials.

Resit: Examination (2 hours) including practical section (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

All online MCQs provide instant feedback after submission, practical classes are tutor led with informal feedback throughout the session. 

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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