Details of ES4102 (Autumn 2020)
| Level: 4 | Type: Laboratory | Credits: 4.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| ES4102 | Petrology | Sukanta Dey, Tapabrato Sarkar |
| Preamble |
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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. |
| Syllabus |
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| 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 |
| Prerequisite |
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| As this is a laboratory course, it is open to Earth Science majors only. Is tied to the Petrology Theory course. |
| References |
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| Textboks:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MS | 7 | Core |
| 8 | MS | 9 | Not Allowed |
| 9 | RS | 1 | Elective |
| 10 | RS | 2 | Elective |