Magmatic Processes
Description
Note that this document is based on the 2013-14 course. Some aspects of the course may change in 2014-15 owing to a change in staffing.
To understand and be able to analyse magmatic processes, and to be able to discuss current theories of magma genesis and evolution.
Delivery
Weeks 1–5 consist of 4 hours of lectures and 11 hours of practical work covering physical models of mantle melting, magma transport and magmatic crustal accretion.
Weeks 6–11 are devoted to an extended practical project on the Skaergaard Intrusion consisting principally of practical work, including microscope work, supplemented with a few lectures.
NB this component may change in 2014-15 owing to changes in staffing.
Assessment
- Assessed practical exercises (20%)
- Class practical test (20%)
- 1.5 hour exam, consisting of 2 short-answer (20 minute) questions from a choice of 4 (30%) and 1 essay question (45 minutes) from choice of 2 (30%)
Key skills
- Quantitative analysis of multiple, diverse and incomplete datasets
- Geological microscope work
- Project work
- Essay writing