EOSC 321 · Igneous Petrology
The origin and formation of igneous rocks. [2-3-0]
Prerequisite: EOSC 221.
The origin and formation of igneous rocks. [2-3-0]
Prerequisite: EOSC 221.
Maya Kopylova
Lecture - John Winter
Lecture | Topic |
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1 | Introduction |
2 | Overview |
3 | Chemical classification of igneous rocks |
4 | CIPW Norm Calculation |
5 | Interpretation of fabric. Phase Rule. |
6 | Binary Systems |
7 | Binary Peritectic Systems |
8 | Ternary Systems |
9 | Kimberlites |
10 | Mid-Term |
11 | Trace and Major Element Chemistry Interpretation |
12 | Mantle petrology |
13 | Rare Earth Elements |
14 | Melting |
15 | Primary magmas |
16 | Isotopes as Petrogenetic Indicators I |
17 | Hawaiian volcanism |
18 | Mid-Term Examination |
19 | Tholeiitic and Alkaline magmatism Basalts as examples of mantle magmas |
20 | Tectono-magmatic associations. Mid-ocean ridge basalts |
21 | Continental flood basalts and Magmatism of continental rifts |
22 | Granites: classification and origin |
23 | Metallongeny and Plutonism: Some examples in the Cordillera |
24 | Magmatism of Subduction zones: island arcs |
25 | Magmatism of Subduction zones: continental arcs |
26 | Kimberlites |
27 | Carbonatites |
Week | Topic |
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1 | No Lab |
2 | Lab 0: Review of Optical Properties of Minerals |
3 | Lab 1: Ultramafic Rocks |
4 | Lab 2: Mafic Plutonic Rocks |
5 | Lab 3: Basalts and other mafic volcanic rocks |
6 | No Lab 4 - Reading Week |
7 | Lab 4: Granitoids |
8 | Lab 5: Felsic plutonic rocks |
9 | Lab 6: Intermediate and Felsic volcanic rocks |
10 | Lab 7: Pyroclastic rocks |
11 | Lab 8: Kimberlites, lamprophyres and carbonatites |
12 | Lab 9: Alkaline Rocks |
13 | Lab Exam |