Advanced Mineralogy and Petrology

In mineralogy, emphasis will be on mineral groups that are important for the student's reaserch area. Mineral structure, physical properties, chemical variation, stability and microstructures and deformation mechanisms are relevant topics. Relevant themes in petrology comprise processes such as weathering, diagenesis, hydrothermal alteration, magmatism and metamorphism. Phase equilibria, partition of elements among coexisting phases, differentiation processes, anatexis, isotope geochemistry, mineralogical geothermometers and geobarometers may be emphasised. The syllabus will include a common part and an individual part depending of the interests.

KNOWLEDGE: After accomplishment and passed examination the candidate shall have thorough knowledge at a high level within selected aspects of mineralogical and petrological processes and their role in understanding mineral and rock properties, distribution and/or applicability.

SKILLS: After accomplishment and passed examination the candidate shall know how to apply established and new theory and/or methodology of the selected topics in their own research.

GENERAL COMPETENCE: After completed and passed examination the candidate shall have gained experience in learning and presenting research result within a selected scientific topic as basis for further research.

Teaching will be as compulsory colloquia including presentations and discussion. Selected topics shall be presented in a compulsory written report.