Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : صخور نارية

2010 - 2011

 
Farabi Quality Management of Education and Learning - 23/11/2024
University :Mansoura University
Faculty :Faculty of Science
Department :Geology Department
1- Course data :-
Code: 31215
Course title: صخور نارية
Year/Level: ثانية جيولوجيا
Program Title:
  • B.Sc. in Special Geology
Specialization:
Teaching Hours: Theoretical: 3Tutorial: Practical: 4
2- Course aims :-
  1. Study the types and mode of occurrence of igneous rocks.
  2. Introduce the principles of their structures and textures.
  3. Outline the basic information of forms, classification and petrogenesis of igneous rocks.
3- Course Learning Outcomes :-
4- Course contents :-
NoTopicsWeek
1Introduction.
2Mode of occurrence of igneous rocks.
3Structure of igneous rocks.
4Texture of igneous rocks.
5Heat sources, heat transfer and chemical composition of magma.
6Magmatic differentiation.
7Classification of Igneous rocks.
8Mode of occurrence of soft rocks.
9Classification of soft rocks.

5- Teaching and learning methods :-
SMethod
Lectures using the available methods; e.g. transparent papaers by overhead projector, slide projector and power point slides, data show-computer and internet courses.
Laboratory investigation of handspecimens and thin sections.
Field trips to the Sinai and Red Sea igneous mountains.

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-
  1. The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are allowed in the Faculty of Science.

7- Student assessment :-
A. Timing
NoMethodWeek
1MCQ and sheets.6
2Practical exam.13
3Oral exam.14
4Final written exam.14
B. Degree
NoMethodDegree
1Mid_term examination0
2Final_term examination70
3Oral examination 10
4Practical examination 20
5Semester work0
6Other types of asessment0
Total100%

8- List of books and references
SItemType
1Course notes preoared by the coordinator.
2Igneous rocks; by Houghth.
3Contrib. Mineral and Petrol., and Precambrian Research.
4Journal of Petrology, Applied Geochemistry.
5Igneous rock course, Igneous rock classification.
6 Igneous and metamorphic Petrology, by Best.

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
SContentStudy week
Introduction.
Mode of occurrence of igneous rocks.
Structure of igneous rocks.
Texture of igneous rocks.
Heat sources, heat transfer and chemical composition of magma.
Magmatic differentiation.
Classification of Igneous rocks.
Mode of occurrence of soft rocks.
Classification of soft rocks.

Course Coordinator(s): -
  1. Ahmed Abd Elateef Mohamed Elmetwaly
Head of department: -
Salah Nasr Ebrahim Ayad