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Type of course

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other program for basis of admission.

Application code: 9371.

Course content

The aim of this course is to teach the students modern methods of analysis of the metamorphic and magmatic rocks.

First part of the course will be devoted to magmatic petrology. Advanced concepts on the magmatic processes from genesis to emplacement of the magma will be given. The main emphasis will be on the magma itself (properties, volatiles content, diffusion, rheology, magma ascent) and how the tools of petrology can be used to better understand the magmatic processes.

In the second part, a thorough introduction to metamorphic processes and their evaluation will be given, including the use of projections, phase diagrams and Schreinemakers phase theory. The main focus will be on the problems associated with estimates of metamorphic conditions. The compulsory practicals will be focused on the reading of phase diagrams and also on the actual use of conventional thermobarometry, as well as the use of modelling thermodynamic software.

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Objectives of the course

Knowledge:

The students shall

• understand the basic principles of phase petrology 
• understand the principles of phase diagrams used in metamorphic and magmatic petrology
• understand the basic theory used for the practical thermobarometry

Skills:

The students shall

• be able to read the commonly used petrological phase diagrams
• know how to relate the information in the phase diagrams with natural rocks 
• be able to use thermodynamic modelling software for the calculation of the phase diagrams
• know how to analyze and integrate information on concepts relevant to petrology

General competence:

The students shall 

• use the data collected from natural metamorphic rocks for the interpretation of their temperature/depth history
• demonstrate their ability to obtain, analyze and synthesize information relevant to petrology from a range of external sources, including the scientific literature.

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Assessment

Report. Students will be evaluated through the practical exercises including journals. Admission for final examination requires approved journals.

Grading: A-F, where F is "not passed".

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