| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn. The course runs only if enough students enrol. |
| Subject overlap | 10 sp overlapp med GEOL241 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Aim and Content
This is a practical course in recognition of rock-forming minerals in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. The subject starts with theory of optical microscopy in plane polarized light. The second part of the course is devoted to the training in identification of the most common silicate and other rock forming minerals. Final part of the course aims at interpretation of textural relationships among minerals in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. One lecture is also devoted to the technique of electron microscopy.
Learning Outcomes
Successful attendance will result in:
- knowledge of methods necessary fo identification of rock-forming minerals in thin sections
- knowledge of ways how to interpret some of the most common textures in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Course offered (semester)
Autumn. The course runs only if enough students enrol.
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Principles of mineralogy and petrography.
Assessment methods
Grading of student portfolio
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Student adviser, Department of Earth Science, e-mail: studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no