Details of ES4102 (Autumn 2016)
Level: 4 | Type: Laboratory | Credits: 3.0 |
Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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ES4102 | Petrology Laboratory | Tapabrato Sarkar |
Preamble |
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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.
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Syllabus |
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Rationale: The objective of this laboratory course is to apply the theoretical concepts covered in the Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology course to recognize, describe, classify and understand the mineralogical evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks through both hand specimen and thin section studies. The course will further enhance the Optical Mineralogy skills.
Part A Igneous petrology Identification and classification of igneous rocks in hand specimen and through thin section study Identification of minerals Identification of igneous texture Nomenclature of the rock Interpretation of the setting of formation/genesis and evolution of the rock Part B Metamorphic petrology Identification and classification of metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and in thin section. Identification of metamorphic minerals Identification of metamorphic texture Interpretation of the metamorphic facies, nomenclature of the rock Identification of metamorphic reaction textures Identification of protolith Tectonic setting of formation likely evolution of the rock Note: Students need to revise their knowledge on mineralogy and optical mineralogy. Students will require having a hand lens for practical classes. |
Prerequisite |
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As this is a laboratory course, it is open to Earth Science majors only. |
References |
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M. Wilson, Igneous Petrogenesis,
W. A. Deer, R. Howie and J. Zussman, Introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals. A.J. Barker Introduction to Metamoprhic Textures and Microstructures, Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd (1998) F.S. Spear, Metamorphic Phase Equilibria and Pressure-Temperature-Time Paths, Mineralogical Society of America (1993). K. Bucher and Frey, Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks. |
Course Credit Options
Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
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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 |