University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 10.00 am Mon and Tue (lectures). 10.00 - 1.00 pm Wed or Fri (practicals)

The Earth's crust is largely created by acid and basic magmatism and many of the planet's critical resources are formed from igneous processes. The module explores the nature of that magmatism, the petrography and geochemistry of the minerals and rocks created, and the petrogenesis and evolution of the magma. The petrological characteristics of the continental crust and of the upper mantle, the principal sources of acid and basic magmas, are examined in detail for the influence which these have on the magmas created by partial melting. The economic significance of alkaline rocks as the hosts for many of the world's critical metals is considered.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take ES3009

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 18 lectures, 15 hours of laboratory work, 18 hours of field-related study over the semester

Scheduled learning hours: 50

Guided independent study hours: 100

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, 3-hour Practical Examination = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 50%
Coursework: 0%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is <4

Personnel