Algemene informatie
Vakcode | AM_1211 |
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Studiepunten | 6 EC |
Periode | P1 |
Vakniveau | 400 |
Onderwijstaal | Engels |
Faculteit | Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen |
Vakcoördinator | prof. dr. W. van Westrenen |
Examinator | prof. dr. W. van Westrenen |
Docenten |
prof. dr. W. van Westrenen prof. dr. W.P. Schellart dr. P.Z. Vroon prof. dr. G.R. Davies |
Praktische informatie
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Werkvormen | Werkcollege, Hoorcollege |
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Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.
Doel vak
Our main aim in this course is to make you appreciate that heat and itstransport provide a fundamental link between processes near the Earth’s
surface (subduction, orogenesis, rifting, dynamic topography), and
processes in the deeper parts of the Earth (including initial
differentiation, convection and partial melting). An additional
practical aim of this course is to start improving your communication
and writing skills.
Inhoud vak
In this course we will (1) Provide you with an up-to-date overview ofwhat seismology, petrology, and mineral physics tell us about the
properties of and processes in the Earth’s interior; (2) Clarify the
links between heat, pressure, mineral properties, density variations,
and observations including the composition of the Earth’s core, seismic
structure of the mantle, dynamic topography, and melt compositions, in
part by having you perform a series of hands-on exercises. (3) Improve
your presentation skills by having you prepare a presentation and attend
a dedicated feedback session.
Onderwijsvorm
The course consists of eight half-day lectures that may includeexercises, one separate exercise session, one seminar session, and one
feedback session
Toetsvorm
The final mark you are given for this course consists of the followingcomponents: (1) Presentation (20%); 1-page abstract (10%); Assignments
(20%); Written exam (50%)
Vereiste voorkennis
Students should have a basic understanding of global geophysics,mineralogy and petrology, as presented for example in the textbook of
Klein and Philpotts (Earth Materials)
Literatuur
Literature references that are required background reading will beprovided on Canvas at the start of the course.