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Course Description
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Course Name
Petrology and Geochemistry
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Host University
Victoria University of Wellington
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Area of Study
Geology, Natural Sciences
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ESCI 204; 15 MATH, PHYS, QUAN or STAT pts or an approved equivalent; 15 further pts from (CHEM 113-115, MATH 141-177, PHYS 114-115, STAT 193)
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credit Points
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The course introduces fundamental concepts, principles and methods in geochemistry and the application of geochemical tools to geochronology, igneous, metamorphic rocks and processes. The formation, classification and geochemical behaviour of elements, isotopes and anaylytical methods in geochemistry. The application of geochemical tools is examined and the principles of geochronology applied.
Assessment
Research Project- 25%
Practical exam- 15%
Labs- 10%
Final Exam- 50%
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