Geochronology and Crustal Evolution
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The goal of the course is to describe the mechanisms of formation and evolution of the Earth's continental crust from the Archean to the Present. Particular attention will be given to the evolution of the scientific knowledge and on the relevant open questions. The course also aims to allow the student to understand and apply the most used techniques in geochronology.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire competence in geochemistry and petrology applied to the study of the continental crust. The student will also acquire the basic knowledge of radiometric dating and the tools to choose between the different dating techniques as a function of the study case. Particular attention will be given to interpretation and evaluation of radiometric ages.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. The structure of the continental crust.
2. High grade metamorphism and partial melting.
3. Granites and granitoids: characteristics and genetic processes.
4. On pegmatites and their potential for mineral exploitation.
5. Crustal evolution: from the Archean to today.
6. Geochronology: the U-Pb methods.
7. Petrochronology and new frontiers.
2. High grade metamorphism and partial melting.
3. Granites and granitoids: characteristics and genetic processes.
4. On pegmatites and their potential for mineral exploitation.
5. Crustal evolution: from the Archean to today.
6. Geochronology: the U-Pb methods.
7. Petrochronology and new frontiers.
Prerequisites for admission
Basics in petrology, geochemistry, mineralogy and tectonics.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical classes. At least one of the lectures will be given as a seminar by an external researcher.
Teaching Resources
A selection of scientific papers and the power point of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam. Each of the students will present and discuss a scientific paper.
GEO/08 - GEOCHEMISTRY AND VOLCANOLOGY - University credits: 6
Field activity: 12 hours
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professors:
Farina Federico, Forni Francesca
Professor(s)
Reception:
to be scheduled via email