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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GEOL1024-1  Modelling of magma chambers

Duration :  20h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Geology, Research Focus, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Geological SciencesFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Jacqueline Vander Auwera
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
The course includes the following topics: trace elements modelling; major element modelling and simulation of magmatic differentiation; structure of silicate melts; calculation of density and oxygen fugacity of silicate melts.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Enable students to quantify the evolution of magma chambers.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Courses of Geochemistry and Igneous and metamorphic petrology (BAC3).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
10 lectures of 2H and 7 sessions of exercices (4H).
Recommended or required readings :  
Ouvrages de référence:
-Shaw D.M. (2006). Trace elements in Magmas, a theoretical treatment. Cambridge University Press
-Rollinson H. (1993). Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Longman, 352p.
-Henderson, P. (1982). Inorganic geochemistry. Pergamon Press, 353p.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral and practical exam
Contacts :  
J. Vander Auwera-Coppens
Pétrologie et Géochimie endogènes, Bât. B20, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél.: 04/366.22.53 - e-amil:jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be


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