10195 (v.4) Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 242
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| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): |
8015 (v.8)
Metamorphic Petrology 202
or any previous version
AND 11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10198 (v.4)
Structure, Mineralogy and Geochemistry 241
or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Description, classification and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand - specimen. Primary magma formation and emplacement of magmas as intrusions and lavas. Processes in magma chambers and mechanisms of magmatic differentiation. The Earth's mantle. Magma genesis in relation to tectonic setting. Interpretation of igneous rocks through the use of phase diagrams. Chemical equilibrium, mineral reactions, nucleation and porphyroblast growth. Deformation and metamorphic fabrics. The metamorphic facies. Fluids, migmatites and partial melting. Tectonic setting of high, medium and low pressure metamorphism. |
| Field of Education: | 010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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