Géodynamique et Pétrologie Magmatique et Métamorphique

The Earth, a singular planet in the solar system. Main physical and chemical propreties of the global Earth. Mechanisms of partial Mantle melting and magmatic differenciation. Studies of magmatic (and metamorphic) processes related to geotectonic environments (Mid-Ocean Ridges, Large Igneous Provinces, Intraplate Magmatism, Subduction zones). Metamorphic facies and degrees associated with metabasic, metapelitic and ultramafic series; Reconstruction of P-T-time paths of metamorphic series (chemographic diagrams, ...).

Main Objectives: Knowledge of petrographic and geochemical characteristics of the rocks to reconstruct their petrogenesis. Knowledge of magmatic and metamorphic petrogenetic processes related to the main geotectonic environments (Mid-Ocean Ridges, Large Igneous Provinces, Intraplate Magmatism, Subduction zones) and the main reservoirs (Mantle and Crust).

Learning outcomes: demonstrate curiosity and abilities to think critically, to synthesize, to perform a careful exam of samples and present results with precision and accuracy.

Required and corequired courses

Classes and labworks (exercices, and examination of macroscopic rock samples and thin sections - by polarizing microscope)

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

John D. Winter, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, 2001, Prentice Hall, 697pp.- ISBN: 0-13-240342-0

H-U. Schmincke (Springer); H. Sigurdsson (Academic Press).

Contacts

Prof. Nadine Mattielli: Campus du Solbosch, Batiment D, DC5.129 PHONE: 32-2-650-4714 FAX: 32-2-650-3748 E-MAIL: nmattiel@ulb.ac.be http://homepages.ulb.ac.be/~nmattiel/

Laboratory Assistant Claire Duchemin: PHONE: 32-2-650-2269 FAX: 32-2-650-3748 E-MAIL: Claire.Duchemin@ulb.ac.be

Method(s) of evaluation

• Other

Other

Course: Oral exam

Labworks: exercices, reports and exam (petrgraphic and petrogenetic descriptions of thin sections)

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

Course: Oral exam (60%)

Labworks: (40%) exercices, reports (20%) and exam (petrgraphic and petrogenetic descriptions of thin sections) (20%)

Language(s) of evaluation

• french