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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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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 AreasDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 2nd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
1 of the following 2 classes
1 of the following 2 classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
to be confirmed
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.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Nicola McEwan Course Organiser Dr John Dixon School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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