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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE3460 High-Temperature Processes in the Earth

10 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Dan Morgan
Email: d.j.morgan@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisites

SOEE2590Mineralogy and Petrology

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students:
- will have studied an aspect of high-temperature processes in the Earth in detail;
- should be able to summarise the key features of the processes involved in the chosen aspect and the materials produced and to discuss points of controversy and the observational, experimental and physical evidence that is used to support their own interpretations and arguments presented in the literature. The module aims to develop students to a high level; projects will often involve use of genuine research equipment and techniques, such as electron microscopy, observation of fluid inclusions or crystal size distribution studies. In this sense, the module is a small-scale research project, that helps students develop their petrological skills to a higher level

Syllabus

Topics will be selected from a short list put forward by appropriate members of staff. Due to the wide variety of topics and projects offered, the demands of the projects will differ; some will have a more theoretical basis and others will be more practical. The topics available will be introduced at an initial tutorial workshop led by the module manager which will be followed approximately two weeks later by a seminar session at which each student will briefly introduce their topic and their plans for further work on that topic to the class as a whole. A second tutorial will be organized mid-way through the semester by each topic leader to discuss issues that have arisen during the research. Toward the end of semester each student will present their final results in a seminar and submit a report on their findings.
The work may involve practical examination of rock samples using various techniques and equipment, as well as petrological modellingand focused literature research.
This module is developing a suite of related projects as an ongoing aim; our current library of projects spans at least 8 different topics in magmatic ores, sulphide ores and volcanic or plutonic petrology. Specific topics will change from year to year and prospective students should contact the module manager to enquire about likely topics for the coming year.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Technical Training17.007.00
Seminar52.0010.00
Tutorial41.004.00
Private study hours79.00
Total Contact hours21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Private study plus petrographic examination, analysis and modelling as appropriate to the specific topic: 94 hours.
Note that this is a directed research module; students are encouraged to arrange tutorials with supervising staff on an ad-hoc basis.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Seminars, tutorials plus ad-hoc and e-mail support.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course AssessmentIntroductory seminar10.00
In-course AssessmentFinal seminar20.00
Report3,500 word report70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/03/2017

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