Assessment Results for GEOL 310 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology
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Associated Activities
Assessed
Activity
Raw
Score
Method
Score
(1-4)
Program
Outcome
BA
G310.B
G310.E
G310.F
G310.H
Be able to interpret and use phase
diagrams
Understand the origins of magmas
Understand and be able to interpret
how magma compositions evolve
Understand the various types of
metamorphism and metamorphic
conditions
1
Use various types of binary and ternary phase diagrams to interpret
equilibrium and fractional crystallization and melting histories
Lab 1
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A4
A4
2
Use a petrogenetic grid and descriptions of metamorphic rocks (of
various grades) from an area to interpret the P-T conditions
Lab 7
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A4
A4
1
Describe the three mechanisms for melting source rocks (addition of
heat, decompression, and addition of H2O) and explain where they
operate (tectonic settings)
exam 1
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A4
A4
2
Describe the distinguishing compositional characteristics of the three
igneous rock series and how they relate to the processes through which
and conditions under which the three series develop
exam 2
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A4
A4
1
Describe the processes through which magma compositions change and
their possible mechanisms
igneous project
Rubric A
A4
A4
2
Use various lines of evidence to interpret magmatic processes
responsible for compositional variations within a suite of igneous rocks
igneous project
Rubric B
A4
A4
1
List and give basic descriptions of the types of regional and local
metamorphism, their characteristic conditions, and the nature of the
metamorphic rocks produced
exam 3
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A4
A4
2
Describe what is meant by metamorphic grade, zones, isograds, and
facies
exam 3
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A4
A4
A4
G310.I
Understand the types of metamorphic
reactions and the role of kinetics
2
Be able to represent metamorphic reactions on appropriate
compositional plots, and interpret net reactions from such plots
Lab 6
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A4
G310.J
Be able to make and effectively
communicate petrologic
interpretations
1
Synthesize and interpret data from a suite of igneous or metamorphic
rocks to determine the processes through which they formed, and
communicate the interpretations making effective use of text, tables, and
graphics
igneous project
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project
score)
E1
Convert %
100-90 = 4
BSE
89-80 = 3
79-65 = 2
< 65 = 1
Rubric A
4
3
2
1
Shows sophisticated understanding of processes through which magma compositions change, and possible physical mechanism involved.
Shows solid understanding of processes and possible mechanisms. No key misunderstandings, but certain parts are simplistic.
Shows somewhat simplistic understanding of processes or possible mechanisms that suggest some key misunderstandings.
Shows little understanding of processes and possible mechanisms.
Rubric B
4
3
2
1
Magmatic processes interpreted are completely consistent with available evidence; sophisticated understanding of how to use evidence.
Magmatic processes interpreted are generally consistent with available evidence.
Magmatic processes interpreted are only partially consistent with available evidence; some key evidence misinterpreted.
Magmatic processes interpreted are not consistent with most of the available evidence; shows little understanding of how to use evidence.