WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 4405 - 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.
PREREQUISITE: GEOL 3401 or consent of instructor
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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
DISCRIMINATION POLICY: It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person
be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under
any educational program or activity in the University.
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students will be evaluated by examinations, quizzes, etc.as
described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
EVALUATION:
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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COURSE OUTLINE
(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.