Mineralogy and Petrology (U01918)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : GEO-2-MINPET

Material of the Earth's crust and mantle: crystallography, optical mineralogy, structure, chemistry and occurrence of minerals; introduction to the petrology and petrography of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The Degree examination will include a written paper and practical work. Additional class tests, assessed practicals, and own-time projects will contribute to the final mark.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Earth Dynamics; Sediments, Time & People. Students with a suitable background established in subjects such as Materials Science or Chemistry may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Organiser. Some additional reading and practical work may be specified for such students.

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Earth Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	KB
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	15:00	18:00	KB
Laboratory	Th	14:00	17:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tu	11:10	13:00	KB
Laboratory	Fr	14:00	17:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended overall learning outcome of the course is that you should acquire the basic skills needed to identify, describe and interpret igneous and metamorphic rocks, largely through the study of their constituent minerals, and at the same time understand the theoretical basis of those skills.

Assessment Information

Lectures, practicals and project work. Continuous assessment through project work, written-up practical assignments and short class tests. Degree exam in summer diet.