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Analytical GIS & Advanced Spatial Modelling

GEOG712 P1 W1

Prerequisite Requirement: At least 60% in ENVS316. Aim: To provide advanced theoretical insight into

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its social applications.

Content: Analytical modelling, techniques for spatial modelling. Statistical analysis and interpretation of geographic data.

Spatial database design and manipulation. Error assessment and management. GIS project design and management,

Environmental and Social GIS applications and emerging topics in GIS applications in human and social sciences.

Practicals: GIS applications in human and social sciences.

Assessment: Assignment (15%), practical report (10%) seminars (10%), practical test (15%); 3 h theory exam (50%).

Subminimum: 40% on exam.

DP Requirement: Not applicable

Aim:

To introduce petrological fundamentals & tools required for description, analysis and interpretation of metamorphic rocks.

Fundamentals;

• The original nature of the rock (i.e., was it sedimentary or igneous or metamorphic, what type of sediment, i.e., calcareous or clastic, psammitic or pelitic etc.). NB!!The original nature of the rock controls the composition.
• The pressure-temperature conditions of formation or grade of metamorphism,
• The resultant mineralogical, fabric and micro-textural changes
• Type of metamorphism and related processes

Your objectives should be;

• To be able to describe, classify and discuss the origins of any metamorphic rocks you study after you have finished the course.
• Understanding metamorphic rock’s compositional variations with respect to changes in metamorphic grade and metamorphic facies
• Metamorphic rocks and plate tectonics
• Have fun, loosen up (remember this is not an army camp)

Notice what are NOT objectives:

• You do not need to remember all facts and theories about metamorphic rocks. (You can look them up in books, the trick is knowing where to find them).
• You do not need to speak perfect English. We are studying science, not English. (There’s no need then to be afraid of interacting with me during or outside of lectures)
• You do not need to know everything in the Metamorphic Petrology book but knowing the fundamentals and correct use of terminology is important.