Florida International University
Dept of Earth and Environment
Spring 2010
GLY 4300 Petrology
TTh: 11:00-12:15, PC 341
Dr. K. Panneerselvam
Office hrs: M 11-1:00
kpanneer@fiu.edu
PC 342A, 348 - 1948
Text: Petrology by Blatt, Tracy, and Owens, 2006, WH Freeman
Chapter 9: Chemical petrology II – Trace elements and isotopes
An introduction to Igneous and metamorphic petrology by John D. Winter, 2010
Tentative Course Outline
Topic
Chapter in text book
Igneous rocks
Introduction
Minerals and textures
Classification of igneous rocks
Volcanism – reading assignment and quiz
Phase diagrams: two component systems
Phase diagrams: three component systems
Chemical petrology: trace elements and isotopes
(Chapter 9 from Winter’s book)
Exam 1
Mantle and oceanic rocks
Arc magmas and convergent margins
Granite petrogenesis
Alkaline rocks
Sedimentary rocks
Formation of sedimentary rocks
Clastic rocks
Carbonates and other sedimentary rocks
Exam 2
Metamorphic rocks
Types, grades, zones, facies, textures
Graphical representation of mineral assemblages
Metamorphic reactions
Metamorphism of pelitic, carbonate, and mafic rocks
Term paper
Student presentations
Exam 3 – Final Comprehensive, April 19 - 24
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Appendix 3, 4
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Grading:
Grading is cumulative and it is based on exams, homework assignments, quizzes, attendance, term
paper and presentation.
Makeup exams/quizzes will be given only under extenuating situations or by prior arrangement with
the instructor. Whether or not to permit a makeup exam/quiz is at the discretion of the instructor. The
instructor has the option of choosing a different test format for the makeup exam/quiz.
Regular and punctual attendance is required. Three or more absences will reduce your final grade.
Homework assignments and term paper must be submitted on or before the due date.
Reference
Earth Materials, Sen
Petrology, Raymond
Sedimentary petrology, Tucker
Petrography by Williams, Turner, and Gilbert, 1982
Optical mineralogy, Nesse