Peter Ulmer: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021 |
Name | Prof. em. Dr. Peter Ulmer |
Field | Petrologie - Mineralogie |
Address | Inst. für Geochemie und Petrologie ETH Zürich, NW E 77.1 Clausiusstrasse 25 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 39 55 |
Fax | +41 44 632 16 36 |
peter.ulmer@erdw.ethz.ch | |
URL | https://erdw.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.peter-ulmer.html |
Department | Earth Sciences |
Relationship | Retired Adjunct Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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651-3503-00L | Magmatism and Metamorphose II | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Ulmer, M. W. Schmidt | |
Abstract | This course represents the continuation of Magmatism and Metamorphism I and concerns the generation and evolution of igneous rocks as well as the metamorphism of igneous and sedimentary rocks as products of geodynamic processes operating within the Earth´s interior. | ||||
Objective | The course is a continuation and further deepening of the contents presented in Magmatism and Metamorphism I. This course combines petrography, geochemistry, experimental and theoretical petrology as well as petrophysics to assess fundamental igneous and metamorphic processes controlling the generation and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks in time and space. Here the following themes and relationships are presented and detailed: Principles of (1) chemical systems and reactions; (2) Intraplate magmatism; (3) the role of oxygen fugacity in Earth material´s cycles; (4) physical properties of magmas and their impact on magma segregation, differentiation, ascent and emplacement . A quantification of igneous and metamorphic processes (the latter mainly on meta-basalts) based on modal mineralogy, geochemistry, phase petrology and thermodynamic principles is assessed and further promoted in the accompanying homework and exercises. | ||||
Content | - Principles and fundamental understanding of chemical systems and reactions ("Schreinemaker") - Alkaline intraplate magmatism (hot spots and rifts) - Oxygen fugacity: Reduction and oxidation of Earth materials and the deep mantle - Structures and physical properties of melts and magmas - Metamorphism of basalts - LMI – Layered mafic intrusions – Example of magma differentiation | ||||
Lecture notes | Lecture notes and homework are provided and additional material is made available on Moodle | ||||
Literature | As supplementary material we recommend the book by J.D. Winter. «Principles of Igneous and metamorphic petrology», Prentice Hall, 2001. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | In order to attend the course Magmatism and Metamorphism II, previous attendance of the course Magmatism and Metamorphism I (or equivalent) is required. The delivery of 7 acceptably solved homework assignments is required, 9 acceptably solved homeworks well lead to a bonus of 0.25 points for the final grade. The end of term examination will take place in week 23, i.e. the week after the end of lectures, at the time of the lecture. | ||||
651-3684-00L | Geological Field Course III: Crystalline Rocks Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | 3 credits | 4P | M. W. Schmidt, P. Ulmer | |
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Prerequisites / Notice | BSc Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf | ||||
651-4040-00L | Alpine Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through Link only. | 4 credits | 4P | P. Ulmer, P. Brack | |
Abstract | Extended field excursion (duration 7 days) adressing different topics dependent on the localities visited (varies from year to year). | ||||
Objective | Understanding the tectonics and the geological history of the Alps. | ||||
Content | 2018: to be defined | ||||
Lecture notes | Excursion guide | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | MSc students only. Strenuous walks. Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf |