EOSC 322 · Metamorphic Petrology
Deciphering lithospheric processes as recorded by the mineralogy, chemistry and textures of metamorphosed rocks. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: EOSC 221.
Deciphering lithospheric processes as recorded by the mineralogy, chemistry and textures of metamorphosed rocks. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: EOSC 221.
Simon Peacock
Yardley, BWD and Warren, C (2021) An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press
Week | Topic | Readings |
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1 | Introduction, Driving Forces | Chapter 1 |
2 | Textures, Thermodynamics | Chapter 2 |
3 | Phase Rule, Phase diagrams | Chapter 2 |
4 | Thermobarometry, Metabasites I | Chapter 3 |
5 | Metabasites II, Mid-term exam 1 | Chapter 3 |
6 | Metapelites I, II | Chapter 4 |
7 | Midterm Break | |
8 | Metapelites III, Fluids + T-X diagrams | Chapter 6 |
9 | Calcareous rocks, ultramafic rocks | Chapter 6 |
10 | Mid-term exam 2, Mineral Growth | Chapter 7,8 |
11 | Geochronology, Contact metamorphism | Chapter9 |
12 | Subduction metamorphism, Orogenic belts | Chapter 10 |
13 | BC tectonics, metamorphism, ore deposits | |
Topic | |
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1 | Rock & Minerals Review |
2 | Minerals & Textures |
3 | Metabasites |
4 | Metapelites |
5 | Calcareous rocks |
6 | Mylonites and migmatites |
7 | Ultramafic rocks |
8 | Lab final exam |