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COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE : GEOL 4405Section ; Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Igneous topics include principles of igneous petrology; generation, emplacement and crystallization of magma; phase chemistry; principles of igneous rock classification; the relationship of magma types to geologic setting; metamorphic topics include principles of metamorphic petrology; metamorphic reactions and phase chemistry; concepts of metamorphic grade, P-T regimes and relationships to geologic environments.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITE: GEOL 3401 and CHEM 1401 or consent of instructor
TEXTBOOK: *Choose from official booklist
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COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. know the major classification, nomenclature and textures of igneous rocks.
2. be able to recognize igneous structures and be familiar with their relationships.
3. understand chemistry and thermodynamics of igneous rock formation
4. have knowledge of the generation of different types of magma, including where and how they may form.
5. know the major classification, nomenclature and textures of metamorphic rocks.
6. have knowledge of metamorphic minerals and how they are related in metamorphic facies.
7. understand common metamorphic reactions and their thermodynamics
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: The university expects students to make class attendance a priority.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by examinations, quizzes, etc.as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
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University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60.
The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below.
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Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included. This schedule includes student presentations which may be omitted.)
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I. IGNEOUS PETROLOGY.
1. Introduction
2. Classification and Nomenclature of Igneous Rocks.
3. Textures of Igneous Rocks.
4. Igneous Structures and Field Relationships.
5. Thermodynamics.
6. Chemical Petrology
7. Generation of Basaltic Magmas.
8. Diversification of Magmas.
9. Basaltic Volcanism: Ridge. Ocean Intraplate. Continental Flood Basalts.
10. Subduction-Related Igneous Activity
11. Granitoid Rocks.
II. METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY.
12. Introduction
13. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks.
14. Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks.
15. Mineral Assemblages in Metamorphic Rocks.
16 Metamorphic Facies and Zonation.
17. Metamorphic Reactions and Thermodynamics
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Rev. 03/18/15