Universität Wien

280110 VO Meteorites: rocks from other planetary bodies (2023S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First day: introduction and presentation of the course. Last day: 1 hour exam.
Additional potential exam days: 30th May (Tue), 21st June (Wed), or 26th September (Tue).

  • Tuesday 07.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 08.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 14.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 15.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 21.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 22.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 28.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Felix-Machatschki-Seminarraum Mineralogie 2B284 2.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to meteorites: collection, identification, classification, and curation. Petrographic and geochemical characterisation of meteorites. Shock metamorphic effects in meteorites. Geologic and petrologic information about their parent body.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test (5 questions) + brief description and classification of selected meteorites through microphotographs

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requested: 3/5 correct answer to the multiple choice questions and correct identification of the major features shown in the microphotographs.

Examination topics

Petrography of meteorites. Meteorite basic classification.

Reading list

R. Hutchinson "Meteorites: a petrologic, chemical, and isotopic synthesis" Cambridge University Press 2004.
Additional individual scientific publications will be provided.

Association in the course directory

MA-ERD-W-1.1

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