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EA2220 - Minerals and Magmas
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Introduction to the principles of solid state physics, crystallography, mineralogy
and petrology. The subject focuses on 1. The description of crystal systems, mineral
classification and mineral chemistry. 2. The characterisation and description of igneous
rocks in terms of chemistry, mineralogy, texture and tectonic settings. Practical
classes are focused on mineral identification using the polarising microscope and
igneous rock classification
Learning Outcomes
- understand the importance of mineralogical sciences and applications to various fields
of Earth Sciences;
- acquire the knowledge required for efficient communication with other geoscientists
dealing with minerals and igneous rocks;
- be introduced to techniques of determinative mineralogy and mineral chemistry;
- develop skills and knowledge for the identification of minerals in hand specimens
and under the microscope, and to classify common types of igneous rocks based on their
mineralogical content and textures;
- acquire the observational and interpretative skills to understand basic magmatic processes
and geodynamic environments.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
EA1110 plus at least 9 credit points level 1 AN, AR, BZ, EV, MA, MB, PH, SC (BU1004
or BU1104) subjects
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EA2200 EA2210 EA5048 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Helen McCoy-West |
Lecturers:
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Professor Michael Bird, <Person not found>, Dr Helen McCoy-West, Dr Alex McCoy-West. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours practicals
- 26 hours online interactive lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Helen McCoy-West |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Helen McCoy-West, Dr Alex McCoy-West. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours practicals
- 26 hours online interactive lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.