EART31001 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Margaret Hartley Unit coordinator Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>The range of magma compositions and eruptive styles observed on Earth and other rocky planets is controlled by both the initial melting process, and the durations and rates of magma storage, transport, crystallization and degassing. This unit will examine the melting processes that govern the compositions of primary melts, and the fundamental processes of fractional crystallization, magma storage, diffusion in minerals, and gas release that occur as magmas ascend to the surface for eruption. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques for determining the rates and timescales of magmatic processes, and apply their knowledge to solving problems in the areas of igneous petrology, geochemistry, and volcano monitoring.</p> <p>The range of magma compositions and eruptive styles observed on Earth and other rocky planets is controlled by both the initial melting process, and the durations and rates of magma storage, transport, crystallization and degassing. This unit will examine the melting processes that govern the compositions of primary melts, and the fundamental processes of fractional crystallization, magma storage, diffusion in minerals, and gas release that occur as magmas ascend to the surface for eruption. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques for determining the rates and timescales of magmatic processes, and apply their knowledge to solving problems in the areas of igneous petrology, geochemistry, and volcano monitoring.</p> <p>The aim of this course is to provide insight into advanced igneous petrological and geochemical concepts through a series of case studies that link to important current controversies. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills to tackle a range of igneous processes, using techniques ranging from optical microscopy to numerical modelling.</p> 0% BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Geochemistr) Third Year Optional MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Geoch) Third Year Optional MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Industr MEarthSci EPS Industry (Geo) Third Year Optional MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Abroad MEarthSci EPS Abroad (Geo) Third Year Optional MEarthSci (Hons) EPS with Res MEaSc (H) EPS (Geo) with Res Third Year Optional 0 0 0