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TGB4130

Petrology and Geochemistry

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

The petrology part involves igneous and metamorphic processes and rocks. The geochemistry course includes nucleosynthesis, structure and composition and dynamics of the Solar system (focus on Earth and Moon) and isotope geochemistry. The practicals involves optical microscopy (2Ø) and hand specimen petrography, phase diagram interpretation and geochemical data manipulation.

Learning outcome

The course will provide a theoretical and practical foundation in the petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks and planetary geochemistry.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, practicals and field instruction. The course evaluation is based on practical tests (35%) and final exam (65%). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Field trip
  • Exersices

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIG0513 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Geology
  • Petrology
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Arbeider
Weighting 35/100
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 65/100 Date 2011-06-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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