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GEO-2004: Petrology

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year.
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination semester
Spring
Contents
This course gives an overview of common magmatic and metamorphic rocks, their classification and genesis. Compulsory exercises involve the study of magmatic and metamorphic rocks in hand specimens, as well as in thin sections. An introduction to the interpretation of simple phase diagrams and geochemical calculations will also be given.

Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-2001 Mineralogy
Form of teaching
24 h lectures, 24 h practical exercises, 4 days field trip.
Coursework requirements

Øvinger
Exam and assessment
A 4 h written exam will be arranged at the end of the semester. Admittance to examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grades (A-F).
Date(s) of written examination
12.06.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.
Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Course overlap
GEO-105 -1      6 sp

Teaching spring 2007
Forelesere: Ane Engvik og Gurli Meyer (NGU)
Øvinger: Kåre Kullerud

Feltundervisining: 21 - 24. mai 2007
Første fremmøte: Torsdag 18.01.07 kl 12:15 U-rom 3 (rom 3104)

Responsible teacher:F.aman. Kåre Vidar Kullerud
ForelesningerTeaching period:15.01.2007 to01.06.2007

Duration:1
ØvelserTeaching period:15.01.2007 to01.06.2007

Lærer F.aman. Kåre Vidar Kullerud


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