GB921 Advanced seminary in Petrology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
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
Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Thu 16:00–18:50 G1,01004
Prerequisites
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
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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, autumn 2017, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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