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Undergraduate Course: Igneous Geochemistry (EASC10016)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaEarth Science Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is run as series of tutorial-type sessions with requisite reading.

The topics to be covered include:

a) Mantle composition, melting processes, melt extraction.
b) Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes and mantle evolution.
c) Trace element behaviour during partial melting and fractional crystallisation.
d) Numerical simulation of trace element behaviour.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (EASC09008) AND Chemical Geology (EASC09009) AND Igneous Petrogenesis (EASC09011)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture3-10 12:10 - 13:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
This course will give a broad, integrated overview of the geochemical principles underpinning mantle evolution and igneous petrogenesis. It builds on knowledge and understanding gained in year 3 and is supplemented by requisite reading. Students will learn how to produce numerical simulation of trace element behaviour as well as becoming familiar with:
1. Mantle composition, melting processes, melt extraction
2. Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes and mantle evolution
3. Trace element behaviour during partial melting and fractional crystallisation
An Excel based modelling exercise will allow students to practise in a professional level context and they are expected to critically interpret the outcome. The accompanying report will demonstrate their detailed, critical understanding. Students will gain an appreciation of the complexity of igneous geochemistry through this course.
Assessment Information
100% continuous assessment based on an Excel-based numerical simulation of the evolution of the Earth?s crust-mantle system. The results of the simulation will be written up in the form of a scientific paper.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsIgneous_Geochemistry
Contacts
Course organiserProf Godfrey Fitton
Tel: (0131 6)50 8529
Email: Godfrey.Fitton@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
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