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Case Studies in Petrology - Period 1
Computer Science Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 8/15/25 - 12/20/25
Case Studies in Petrology - Period 1
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Geology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: AB_1098
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
Prerequisites: Aardse Materialen (AB_450157) and Petrologie (AB_1081) are prerequisite for this course.
DESCRIPTION
Case studies focusing on the petrological aspects of major geodynamic environments. Petrological variations are at the core of the course but the importance of (isotope) geochemistry and regional tectonics will be stressed as ways of gaining a full understanding of the key processes that control magma genesis and metamorphism. A short field excursion to the Eifel region of Germany will be conducted at the end of the course. Specific subjects covered will include:
- Introduction of experimental petrology and the importance of phase diagrams
- Magmatism in various tectonic environments
- Extreme metamorphism of the continental and oceanic crust.
- Introduction to geochemical analytical methods
- Interpretation of geochemical data
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
- Introduction of experimental petrology and the importance of phase diagrams
- Magmatism in various tectonic environments
- Extreme metamorphism of the continental and oceanic crust.
- Introduction to geochemical analytical methods
- Interpretation of geochemical data
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.