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Details of ES4105 (Autumn 2015)

Level: 4 Type: Laboratory Credits: 3.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
ES4105 Petrology Laboratory Prasanta Sanyal

Preamble


  • Rationale: This course continues to apply the theoretical concepts covered in the Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology course to classify and understand the mineralogical evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks through the use of thin section study and mineral and whole rock geochemistry.

Syllabus
  • Identification and classification of igneous rocks (primary rocks) through mineralogy

  • Interpretation of textures and geochemistry
  • The use of mineral chemical, phase equilibria and geothermobarometry to interpret petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks


    Prerequisite: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (ES3102)


    • References


    1. M. Wilson, Igneous Petrogenesis,

    2. W. A. Deer, R. Howie and J. Zussman, Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals.

    3. A.J. Barker Introduction to Metamoprhic Textures and Microstructures, Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd (1998)

    4. F.S. Spear, Metamorphic Phase Equilibria and Pressure-Temperature-Time Paths, Mineralogical Society of America (1993).

    5. K. Bucher and Frey, Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks.


    Course Credit Options

    Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
    1 IP 1 Not Allowed
    2 IP 3 Elective
    3 IP 5 Not Allowed
    4 MR 1 Not Allowed
    5 MR 3 Not Allowed
    6 MS 7 Core
    7 RS 1 Elective
    8 RS 2 Elective

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