Phase Diagrams

Synopsis

Teaching module on phase diagrams, which uses various igneous systems to examine their use and interpretation. Incorporates user interactions, animations and simulations, and demonstrates the relationship between phases in different spaces (T-X, P-X, X-X, texture) simultaneoulsly on screen. Approximately 4 hours of teaching material, intended to complement lectures and practicals.

Series

UK Earth Science Courseware Comsortium, Tltp Project

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions). Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions).

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £30.00 (floppy disk) 1996 sale: £60.00 (CD-ROM containing all modules)

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Uses

1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate earth sciences.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

computer-assisted learning; geology teaching; phase diagrams; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Distributor

Name

University of Manchester

Email

ukescc@man.ac.uk

Phone

0161-275 3820

Fax

URL: http://info.mcc.ac.uk/geology.html

Address

Department of Earth Sciences
Manchester
M13 9PL

Notes

Contact: Dr W T C Sowerbutts (4/96)