PřF:GB921 Advanced seminary in Petrology - Course Information
GB921 Advanced seminary in Petrology
Faculty of ScienceAutumn 2024
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching - Teacher(s)
- prof. RNDr. Jaromír Leichmann, Dr. rer. nat. (lecturer)
- Guaranteed by
- prof. RNDr. Jaromír Leichmann, Dr. rer. nat.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science - Timetable
- Thu 16:00–18:50 G1,01004
- Prerequisites
- SOUHLAS
finished bc degree in geology - Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
- fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- there are 54 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- Main objectives are presentation and discussions with students preparing master and PhD thesis in petrology. Students can presents own particular results during the seminar and discuss problems related to the Ms. Theses.
- Learning outcomes
- The learning outcomes of the course "Advanced Seminar in Petrology" include: In-depth understanding of petrological processes: Ability to analyze and interpret the composition and structure of rocks. Critical analysis of scientific literature: Ability to evaluate and discuss current scientific articles in the field of petrology. Practical skills: Application of advanced methods for studying rocks, including microscopic and analytical techniques. Presentation of findings: Ability to effectively present research or analyses, both orally and in writing. Research preparation: Development of skills necessary for independent scientific work in petrology.
- Syllabus
- An introduction to advanced concepts in petrology Overview of basic and advanced principles of petrology. Discussion about the goals and expectations of the seminar. Methodology in petrology Advanced analytical techniques (eg X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy). Microscopic techniques for the study of rocks. Thermodynamic modeling and phase diagrams. Igneous petrology Processes of formation and evolution of igneous rocks. Chemical composition and crystallization of magmas. Interpretation of magmatic textures. Current research and case studies Discussion of the latest scientific studies and their impact on the field. Case studies of significant geological sites and their petrology. Critical analysis of scientific articles Seminar discussion on current scientific articles. Methodology of critical analysis and interpretation of results. Presentation of seminar papers Individual or team presentations on assigned or optional topics. Discussion of the presented works and feedback. Conclusion and summary Reflection of acquired knowledge and skills. Discussion of possible future research directions.
- Literature
- ACKERMAN, Lukas, Petr ŠPAČEK, Gordon Jr MEDARIS, Ernst HEGNER, Martin SVOJTKA and Jaromír ULRYCH. Geochemistry and petrology of pyroxenite xenoliths from Cenozoic alkaline basalts, Bohemian Massif. Journal of Geosciences. Praha: Czech geol.Soc, 2012, vol. 57, No 4, p. 199-219. ISSN 1802-6222. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3190/jgeosci.125. info
- Carbonate petrology an interactive petrography tutorial (v. 1.0). Edited by Kitty L. Milliken - Suk-Joo Choh. 1st ed. (ver. 1.0). Tulsa, Okla: AAPG Datapages, 2011, 1 DVD-ROM. ISBN 9781588613974. info
- Teaching methods
- Discussion on current topics of theses
- Assessment methods
- seminar
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Further Comments
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
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