Module GEOL3051: MAGMATISM

Department: EARTH SCIENCES

GEOL3051: MAGMATISM

Prerequisites

• Petrology of Earth Materials (GEOL2031), Chemical Tracing of Earth Processes (GEOL2171).

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To enable students to understand magmatism in the context of the thermal evolution of Earth and to use magmatism to illustration: (1) the development and dynamics of scientific reasoning.
• (2) the freedom of magmatism from the artificial sub-divisions of Earth Sciences encouraged by traditional approaches within the discipline.
• To apply their knowledge and skills in petrology to access careers requiring these.

Content

• The dissertation is limited to 5000 words and will be in the form of a review of existing literature material.
• The content will therefore vary according to the nature of the topics undertake.
• Instruction is given on dissertation preparation.
• Students will be required to attend the Geological Sciences research seminars.

Learning Outcomes

• To understand how magmas provide physical and chemical probes into the deep structure, dynamics and evolution of Earth.
• Will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding in ecological, biological and geochemical processes and their role in shaping the Earth.

• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to observe, record accurately and account for geological features in the laboratory and in the field.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to synthesise information/data from a variety of sources.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to analyse, evaluate/interpret geological data.

• To understand and use formal scientific reasoning.
• Receive and respond to a variety of information sources.
• Develop skills necessary for self-managed lifelong learning (including independent working, time management).

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Teaching is delivered via a mixture of on-hour lectures and two-hour practical classes, supported by handouts, directed reading and web-based assignments.
• The principles of the subject will be re-enforced with laboratory exercises.
• Summative assessment is 100% continual and comprises assessed practical work and or tests, through which student scan demonstrate their problem solving and practical skills and theoretical comprehension.
• Formative assessment is provided via feedback to practical assignments, tests and tutorials.
• Guidance on preparation, key and exam skills are provided.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Small group tutorials discussing pre-set topics. In-class discussion of assignments to describe and interpret unknown petrographic material.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University