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Course Description
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Course Name
Petrology and Structural Geology
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Geology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: GEO2001F, GEO2004S
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
36 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
This course covers key concepts in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology in combination with structural geology as follows: interpreting major and trace element and isotope variations in igneous rocks; origin and evolution of the major magma series; thermodynamics, kinetics and chemography of metamorphic reactions; tectonic setting of metamorphic terrains; principles of interpretations and classification of continental and marine sedimentary environments; fault related folding, fold and thrust systems, kinematic principles and section balancing; ductile deformation.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.