Earth and Planetary Materials (GEOL0026)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Earth Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module has a common first-half which provides an introduction to the methods of crystallography and crystal structure determination. This is followed by one of the following streams covering either:

(a) crystal physics and its applications to Earth and Planetary forming materials,

(b) structures and properties of environmental minerals, such as clays and zeolites,

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By the end of this module students will demonstrate:

Part 1: Knowledge and understanding of the techniques of X-ray and neutron diffraction; and

Part 2: Either

1. The application of these methods, and the use of crystal physics, to the determination of thermoelastic

and structural properties of Earth and planetary forming materials;

2. the structures and properties of minerals in surface environments and their environmental and economic

importance;

3. the structures and properties of rock-forming minerals and their applications in planetary science, e.g. phase

equilibria etc.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% In-class activity

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 5
Module leader: Professor Ian Wood
Who to contact for more information: ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% In-class activity

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 19
Module leader: Professor Ian Wood
Who to contact for more information: ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% In-class activity

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 8
Module leader: Professor Ian Wood
Who to contact for more information: ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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