Petrogenesis of ophiolite complexes

School  Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_804E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών  7ο
Course Title
 Petrogenesis of ophiolite complexes
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Exercises, Tutorial 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2TH+1LAB+1T
Credits  5
Course Type
 Background, Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Petrography I,II, Tectonic geology, Petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL)  
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

Understanding of processes of genesis and evolution of ophiolite complexes- theory of lithospheric plates- identification geotectonic environments by using geochemical data- use of ophiolite rocks as strong aggregate materials- detection of PGM according to modern methods- asbestos.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work 
Syllabus  Ophiolite complexes- theory of lithospheric plates and ophiolites- description of Petrogenetic processes for the formation of a complete ophiolite complex- identification of geotectonic models for the formation of ophiolite complexes- description of basic ophiolite complexes from Greece and all over the world.
Delivery  Face to Face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures (power point), laboratory tests.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures  2×13=26
Laboratory exercises  1×13=13
Tutorial  1×13=13
Group paper-report 19
Autonomous study 54
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Writing examination (20%) which includes short growth questions.

Β. Oral examination (80%) which includes: Writing and presentation of scientific thesis to audience.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (1985):Petrography Ι.University of Patras.
  2. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (2005)):Petrography II.University of Patras.