Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Earth Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
-
N/A
- Timetable
-
Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The module has a common first-half which provides an introduction to the methods of crystallography and crystal structure determination. This is followed by one of the following streams covering either:
(a) crystal physics and its applications to Earth and Planetary forming materials,
(b) structures and properties of environmental minerals, such as clays and zeolites,
(c) applications of mineralogy in planetary science.
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By the end of this module students will demonstrate:
Part 1: Knowledge and understanding of the techniques of X-ray and neutron diffraction; and
Part 2: Either
1. The application of these methods, and the use of crystal physics, to the determination of thermoelastic
and structural properties of Earth and planetary forming materials;
2. the structures and properties of minerals in surface environments and their environmental and economic
importance;
3. the structures and properties of rock-forming minerals and their applications in planetary science, e.g. phase
equilibria etc.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
60%
Exam
40%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
5
- Module leader
-
Professor Ian Wood
- Who to contact for more information
- ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
60%
Exam
40%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
8
- Module leader
-
Professor Ian Wood
- Who to contact for more information
- ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
60%
Exam
40%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
19
- Module leader
-
Professor Ian Wood
- Who to contact for more information
- ian.wood@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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