Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits tecnolopgy and 30 credits earth science, or 4) 90 credits geology. Participation in Mineralogy and Gemology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• evaluate the origin and evolution of metamorphic rocks using petrography, mineralogy and geochemistry,
• apply phase equilibria modelling and geothermobarometry to decipher pressure-temperature evolutionary paths of metamorphic rocks,
• evaluate the role of metasomatic fluids in the Earth's crust.

Content

Petrography with focus on recognition and evaluation of metamorphic and metasomatic assemblages and parageneses. Conventional and non-conventional geothermobarometry, and phase equilibrium modelling to decipher evolutionary paths of metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic petrology from a plate tectonic perspective. Metasomatic processes and the role of fluids in triggering mineral reactions. Fluid-induced dissolution-reprecipitation of minerals and mineral assemblages. Seismometamorphism and intermediate depth earthquakes. Optical mineralogy and the role of fluid-driven processes in economic geology and natural hazards.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, exercises.

Assessment

Modelling exercise with written project report (2 credits). Written examination (3 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

Cannot be included in the same degree as 1MP000 Mineralogy and petrology.