Rock magnetism in practice - MG420P11
Title: Rock magnetism in practice
Czech title: Magnetismus hornin v praxi
Guaranteed by: Institute of Geology and Paleontology (31-420)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2024 to 2024
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: 15
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English, Czech
Explanation: Předmět byl inovován v rámci projektu ESF pro VŠ II na UK, reg. č.: CZ.02.2.69/0
Note: enabled for web enrollment
the course is taught as cyclical
Guarantor: Mgr. Filip Tomek, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Filip Tomek, Ph.D.
Class: Rotační magnetometr
Demagnetizér střídavého pole
Původní předmět
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Annotation -
The course is practically oriented on the application of rock magnetic methods on geodynamic processes. Students first attend a block of lectures focused on anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility and remanent magnetization (AMS and ARM), paleomagnetism, and magnetic mineralogy. This will be followed by field works, where sampling procedure will be introduced. Next, students will be processing and measuring samples in the Laboratory of Rock Magnetism. Finally, students will work on their seminar theses, which include data processing and interpretations.

Last update: Tomek Filip, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2024)
Literature -

Buttler, R.F., 2004 Palaeomagnetism: Magnetic Domains to Geologic Terranes. University of Portland

Dunlop, D.J., and Özdemir, Ö., 1997, Rock magnetism: fundamentals and frontiers. Cambridge University Press.

Moskowitz, B.M. 1991 Hitchhiker's Guide to Magnetism. Institute for Rock Magnetism, University of Minnesota.

Tauxe, L., 1998, Paleomagnetic principles and practice. Kluwer Academic Publishers

Tarling D.H. 1983 Palaeomagnetism: Principles and Applications in Geology, Geophysics and Archaeology. Springer.

Tarling, D., and Hrouda, F., 1993, Magnetic Anisotropy of Rocks. Chapman & Hall

Last update: Tomek Filip, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2024)
Requirements to the exam -

Credit: active participation on lectures, filed and laboratory works, seminar thesis and its presentation.

Last update: Tomek Filip, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2024)
Syllabus -

This is only a preliminary outline that can be modified according to the needs of the enrolled students and their research projects.

1. Introduction to rock magnetism

2. Magnetic mineralogy

3. Anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS)

4. Anisotropy of remanent magnetization (ARM)

5. Paleomagnetism

6. Field works, sampling

7. Laboratory works: introduction and measurements

8. Data analysis and interpretation

Last update: Tomek Filip, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2024)
Entry requirements -

  • In case of participation of foreign students, the course will be taught in English;

  • Completion of basic courses in physical geology, sedimentary geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, and structural geology is required;
  • This course is not recommended for students without a basic knowledge of the geological sciences;
  • A basic level of rock-magnetics and/or geophysics skills is a benefit;
  • A minimum of 4 participants is required for the course.
Last update: Tomek Filip, Mgr., Ph.D. (04.07.2024)