Geochemical Modelling In Igneous Systems

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Specific topics covered include: Analyzing geochemical data: correlation, regression and principal component analyses; using major and trace elements in classifying and describing ingneous systems; numerical approaches in modeling partial melting, fractional crystallization, mixing and AFC processes; effects of igneous processes on isotope systematic.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to course: geochemical data
2) Analyzing geochemical data: correlation, regression and principal component analyses
3) Using major element data: classification and variation diagrams
4) Using trace element data: controls on trace element data
5) Physical controls on partition coefficients in igneous systems
6) Partial melting and element mobility: numerical approach
7) mid-term examination
8) Batch, fractional and dynamic melting
9) Inverse numerical approach in partial melting
10) Crystal fractionation and its effects on melt compositions
11) Equilibrium crystallization
12) Fractional crystallization
13) Mixing and AFC processes in igneous systems
14) Effects of melting and crystallization on isotope systematics
15) Isochron calculations
16) End-term examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Rollinson, Hugh R., 1993. Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation; Longman Scientific and Technical, New York, 352 p. ISBN 0 582 06701 4. Liengme, Bernard V., 1997, A guide to Microsoft Excel for Scientists and Engineers, Wiley, New York, 209 p. ISBN 0 470 24428 3.
2- Rollinson, Hugh R., 1993. Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation;
3- Longman Scientific and Technical, New York, 352 p. ISBN 0 582 06701 4. Liengme, Bernard V., 1997, A guide to Microsoft Excel for Scientists and Engineers, Wiley, New York, 209 p. ISBN 0 470 24428 3.
4- Rollinson, Hugh R., 1993. Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation; Longman Scientific and Technical, New York, 352 p. ISBN 0 582 06701 4. Liengme, Bernard V., 1997, A guide to Microsoft Excel for Scientists and Engineers, Wiley, New York, 209 p. ISBN 0 470 24428 3.
5- Rollinson, Hugh R., 1993. Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation; Longman Scientific and Technical, New York, 352 p. ISBN 0 582 06701 4. Liengme, Bernard V., 1997, A guide to Microsoft Excel for Scientists and Engineers, Wiley, New York, 209 p. ISBN 0 470 24428 3.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving
6) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required