This course consists of a series of advanced modules from the discipline areas of geochemistry and petrology. The course combines advanced theory in these areas with integrated case studies and applications related to current research topics. The course provides an introduction to some frontier topics that fall outside of traditional geochemistry courses, in addition to more detailed coverage of some fundamental areas of geochemistry and petrology, which underpin student research projects.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe, define and compare advanced geochemical and petrological processes and variables.
- Interpret, quantify and explain relevant geochemical, thermodynamic and petrological constraints on research problems in the Earth and planetary sciences.
- Synthesize, interpret and critically evaluate peer-reviewed geochemical and petrological literature.
- Communicate both orally and in writing, to a peer audience.
- Formulate and develop simple thermodynamic and numerical models using Microsoft Excel and Python.
Indicative Assessment
- Oral and written syntheses, which interpret and critically evaluate peer-reviewed literature (60) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Processing and interpretation of complex data sets, including cutting-edge laboratory data generated at RSES (40) [LO 5]
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Workload
The course is intensively taught with varying contact hours; in most weeks there are three 3-hour blocks that consist of a lecture followed by a practical. The Course guide on Wattle will give up-to-date information about the exact scheduling of classes.
Inherent Requirements
Not yet determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Reading material will be uploaded to Wattle as and when required.
Preliminary Reading
None
Assumed Knowledge
An undergraduate-level background in Earth Sciences or an equivalent level of exposure to some fundamental concepts in mineralogy, volcanology, solid-state chemistry or planetary processes.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4110 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
