8015 (v.7) Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 9771 (v.7) Geology 201 - Mineralogy or any previous version
Syllabus:	Igneous petrology - description, classification and interpretation of igneous rocks. Primary magma formation and emplacement of magmas as intrusions and lavas. Processes in magma chambers and mechanisms of magmatic differentiation. Igneous rocks in hand-specimen and thin-section. Metamorphic petrology - description and interpretation of metamorphic rocks. Chemical equilibrium, mineral reactions, nucleation and porphyroblast growth. Deformation and metamorphic fabrics. The metamorphic facies. Fluids, migmatites and partial melting. Metamorphic rocks in hand-specimen and thin-section.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - The ability to describe and classify igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Interpret igneous and metamorphic rocks in terms of chemical and physical processess of formation.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	MacKenzie W.S and Guilford C., (1980), Atlas of rock - forming minerals in thin section, Longman. MacKenzie W.S, Donaldson C.H and Guilford C., (1982), Atlas of igneous rocks and their textures, Longman.
Unit Texts:	Yardley B.W.D., (1989), An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology, Longman.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 30%, Practical examination 30%, Practical tests 10%, Theory Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y