GEOE304 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
| Course Code: | 5640304 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA TOKSOY KÖKSAL, Prof.Dr. KAAN SAYIT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- the characteristic features of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- to identify, analyze, and interpret the petrographic features of rocks systematically through laboratory work.
- to express the complex relationships and the ideas in magmatic and metamorphic processes.
-the relationship between magmatic, metamorphic processes and global tectonic processes which are measured by using scientific tools.
- to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the course with previous knowledge and skills.
Course Content
Modal and chemical classification of igneous rocks. The genesis and evolution of magmas, magma generation at different tectonic settings. Igneous rock suites. Metamorphic reactions and metamorphic assemblages. Thermotectonic modeling and interpretation of plate tectonic settings of metamorphism. Field studies of metamorphic and igneous rocks.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- identify and analyze problems between magmatic and metamorphic processes, and global tectonic processes.
- express the complex relationships among natural processes
- arrange knowledge in a systematic way
- originate alternative solutions to a given problem
- have an ability to synthesize and combine knowledge.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||