- Course Code
- GL 2015
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S A Bowden
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
None
Notes
Students with 'A' level Geology or equivalent may be exempt from the GL 1005 prerequisite.
Students who have taken and passed KL 107X or KL 157X or equivalent may take this course subject to prior permission of the course coordinator.
Overview
Chemical Composition of Earth as a planetary body.
Composition and structure of the common rock-forming minerals.
Introduction to phase equilibria; melting processes and magma production; crystallization and consolidation of magma. Solid-state reactions in rock materials; metamorphic reactions.
Diagenesis & weathering.
Processes and environments of chemical/biological sediment formation.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures per week. 8 three-hour practical classes during 1/2 session.
Assessment
1st Attempt: Examination (60%); in-course assessment (40%). In course assessment will be based on laboratory exercises.
Resit: Examination (60%) plus original in-course assessment (40%).
Formative Assessment
Interim marking of laboratory-based exercises throughout term, with feedback every two weeks.
Feedback
Written summative feedback will be provided on laboratory exercises prior to the written examination.