Credit Structure: (3-0)3
Catalog Description:
Crystal Chemistry-principles and rules for atomic substitution. Composition
of universe (sun, planets, meteorites). Composition and evolution of Earth and
its reservoirs (core, mantle, crust, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere). Major
and trace element behaviour in magmatic processes - melting and crystallization
models. Products of magmatic processes - volcanics and granitoids. Geochemistry
in sedimentary and metamorphic processes.
Course Objectives:
The course is designed to introduce students to the facts and ideas about
the composition and chemical evolution of our planet. In this context, it is
intended to teach students how to use chemistry in understanding the origin of
different rock types and in tracing the interactions between different
reservoirs of the Earth.
Prerequisites:
GEOE 318
Textbook(s):
Mason, B. and Moore, C.B., 1982. Principles of Geochemistry. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 344 p.
Reference(s):
Cox, P. A., 1995. The
Elements on Earth- Inorganic Chemistry in the Environment.
Henderson, P., 1982. Inorganic Geochemistry. Pergamon Press,
Cox, K.G., Bell, J.D. and Pankhurst, R.J., 1979. The Interpretation of Igneous Rocks. George Allen and Unwin, Boston, 450 p.
The Open University, 1972. A Second level Course in Geochemistry - Units 1-3. Open University Press, Milton Keynes, 40 p.
The Open University, 1972. A Second Level Course in Geochemistry -Units 4-6. Open University Press, Milton Keynes, 28 p.
Erler, A. (ed.), 1986.
Jeokimya-Ortamlar. TJK Yerbilimleri Eğitim Dizisi, Ankara, 353 p.
Syllabus:
1. Crystal Chemistry (2 weeks)
2. Composition of Universe (1 week)
3. Composition and Evolution of Earth and its Reservoirs (3 weeks)
4. Major and Trace Element Behaviour in Magmatic Processes (2 weeks)
5. Products of Magmatic processes - Volcanics and Granitoids (4 weeks)
6. Geochemistry in Sedimentary and Metamorphic processes (2 weeks)
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Class work and a term project related to the interpretation
of chemical composition of volcanics and granitoids
Computer Usage:
Class work and term project require
the use of NEWPET software.
Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Science: None
Engineering Design: None
Engineering Sciences: None
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: 3 credits
Instructors:
Nilgün Güleç