Dynamic of Mantle and Petrology

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

NA

Course Contents

Ophiolite, identification mantle rocks of the modal mineralogical classification, mantle rocks textures and petrological meaning, all rock major oxide and Trace element geochemistry of the Whole rock REE (REE) geochemistry in the mineral chemistry characteristics (olivine, pyroxene, spinel), the upper mantle anhydrous partial melting processes, the upper mantle in the wet partial melting processes, Coats metazomatizması, oxygen fugacity conditions, equalization of the temperature estimates, Re-Os isotopic composition and aging, abyssal and subduction (SSZ) peridotites modern geology in the process models

Weekly Schedule

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Recommended or Required Reading

1- Ophiolites in Earth history. Y. Dilek, P.T. Robinson (Eds.). Geological Society of London Special Publication, 2003
2- Ophiolites in Earth history. Y. Dilek, P.T. Robinson (Eds.). Geological Society of London Special Publication, 2003
3- Igneous Petrogenesis. M. Wilson (Ed.). Springer, 2007.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 60% Quiz 3 20% Presentation/Seminar 2 20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required