-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Header & Footer
University of Galway
Course Module Information
Course Modules
EOS3105: The Crystalline Crust
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
This module looks at the crystalline (igneous & metamorphic) rocks of the Earth's crust. The mineralogy, tectonic setting, and origin of these rocks will be examined. The practical component of the course will build on the skills learned in EOS3??? in the study of rocks and minerals in thin section.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Describe & identify (in hand specimen & thin section) the main igneous & metamorphic rocks
- Interpret (in hand specimen & thin section) textural & mineralogical features of the main igneous & metamorphic rocks
- Classify global igneous & metamorphic processes & products and their links with plate tectonics
- Describe how the chemistry of an igneous rock determines its mineralogy
- Describe how the chemistry of the protolith & the agents of metamorphism determine the mineralogy of the resultant metamorphic rock
Assessments
- Written Assessment (50%)
- Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (50%)
Teachers
- SADHBH BAXTER:
Research Profile |
Email
Reading List
- "An introduction to the rock-forming minerals. Longman." by Deer, W.A., Howie, R.A., and Zussman, J
- "Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology" by Best, M.G
- "Minerals in Thin Section" by Perkins, D. & Henke, K.R.
- "Earth Materials" by C. Klein & A. Philpotts
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.