| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Petrology |
| Unit ID: | SCGEO3102 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCGEO1103) (At least 105 credit points from ANY subject-area at any level) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 010703 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
| This unit gives students the opportunity to examine metamorphic and igneous rocks, minerals, and relationships in detail. Students will be exposed to both theory and practical application, as well as field based investigations. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
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| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| On completing this unit, students will be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Communicate the mineralogy of the main igneous rock associations. |
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| K2. | Explain key magmatic processes. |
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| K3. | Relate metamorphic processes to lithology and environments |
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| K4. | Compare and contrast igneous rock classification and nomenclature schemes |
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| K5. | Categorise metamorphic and igneous minerals and relationships in thin section |
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| K6. | Relate the optical properties of common rock forming minerals using a standard polarizing microscope to mineral chemistry and structure |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Appraise and classify igneous and metamorphic rocks using a range of nomenclature systems |
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| S2. | Appraise tectonic significance of igneous rock occurrences. |
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| S3. | Identify and sketch minerals and rocks using optical microscopy |
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| S4. | Investigate igneous and metamorphic rocks and minerals and connect to techtonic environments |
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| S5. | Interpret and appraise mineral and rock textures |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Interpret, reframe and articulate complex geological concepts to a range of audiences |
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| A2. | Classify, interpret and connect metamorphic and igneous rocks and processes |
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| A3. | Articulate the correct use of a polarizing microscope to identify a range of minerals and rock textures
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| Unit Content: |
•The mineralogy and classification of Igneous Rocks.
•Chemistry - silica content, the saturation concept (silica and alumina). The CIPW norm and its calculation. Feldspathoids.
•Igneous rock associations and suites. Tholeiites, alkaline rocks and calc-alkaline rocks. *Other associations. Chemical variation diagrams etc.
•Magmatic differentiation, fractional crystallisation, assimilation, immiscibility etc.
•Origin of basalts. Partial melting of the mantle and magmatic evolution.
•Tectonic settings of basaltic rocks. MORB`s, IOB`s, Continental and island arc basalts.
•Granites - nomenclature. Naming coarse grained felsic igneous rocks. Mineralogy and its relationship to chemical composition and oxidation state.
•Theories on the origins of granite magmas. Historical development to present day.
•Classification and naming of metamorphic rocks
•Metamorphic facies
•Metamorphism and rock bulk composition
•Theory of polarised light and its interaction with crystalline matter
•Use and application of polarizing microscope to mineralogy
•Basics of crystallography |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | Learning outcomes
(KSA) | Assessment task
(AT#) | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | K1, K2, K6, S3, A1, A3 | AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4 | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | K3, S4, S5, A1 | AT1, AT3, AT4 | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | K4, S1, A2 | AT1 | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1,K4-K6, S1-S5. A1- A3 | Examination of various key rock suites in both hand specimen and thin section | Laboratory Practicals | 30-40% | | 2. | K3, K4 , S1, S4, A1, A2 | Early intervention task - theory test on lecture material
| Online test | 5-10% | | 3. | K1, K5, K6, S1, S3, S5, A3 | Examination of selected samples in hand specimen and thin section and interpretation of bulk rock chemistry | Practical test | 15-25% | | 4. | K1-K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2 | Demonstrate level of understanding of key petrological principals and rock associations | Theory test | 25-35% |
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