Study program:
Minerology and Crystallography (VI semester -BsC)
Petrology and Geochemistry (VI semester -BsC) |
|
Name of subject: Basics of Theoretical Petrology |
Instructors:
Prof. Bojan Kostić |
|
Status: Optional |
|
ECTS: 5 |
|
Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Introduction to basic thermodynamic principles relevant to petrology, the character of magma and the physico-chemical processes of formation of magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks based on experimental and theoretical considerations and their application to natural systems. |
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to understand character of magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic processes and their products and training for higher levels of studies |
Content:
Theory teaching
Introduction. Thermodynamics and petrogenesis. Kinetics. Magmatic systems: Basic principles of crystallization, phase rule - phase diagrams. Creation and character of magma, vesicle and fragmentation, physical and thermal dynamics of magmatic bodies. Magmatic extrusion. Differentiation of magma. Physico-chemical processes of formation of sedimentary rocks. Physico-chemical processes during formation of metamorphic rocks. Practical teaching
Exercises according to the lecture units include practical work and self-solving of the given problems and discussion of the results. Presentation and discussion of student essays on a given topic. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Vasković, N. 2012. Osnovi Teorijske Petrologije. Interna neobjavljena skripta
- Best, M G., Christiansen, E H., 2001. Igneous Petrology, Blackwell Science
- Will M., T. 1998. Phase equilibria and thermodinamics: mineralogical and petrological application. Springer Verlag
- Best, M G., 1982. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, W.H Freeman & Company
- Karamata S., 1967. Petrogeneza. Građevinska knjiga. Beograd
|
Conduct of the Course:
Lectures in power point presentations. Exercises: demonstration of the method of testing, application and solving of the given problems (mathematical calculations of petrogenetic parameters, phase diagrams of crystallization and melting, AKF and ACF diagrams, discriminating diagrams, solutions of given problems: interactive discussion in order to overcome the given objective. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
| 2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Written exam | 20 | | Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 30 |
|
|
Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
|
|
