Fall 2017 - EASC 301 D100

Igneous Petrology (3)

Class Number: 2388

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2017
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Derek Thorkelson
    dthorkel@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-5390
    Office: TASC 1 Room 7229
  • Prerequisites:

    EASC 205 and 208. All with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Integrated theoretical and practical investigation of igneous rocks. Topics include melt generation, ascent and modification of magma, and solidification of magma in plutonic and volcanic environments. Emphasis will be placed on mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography. Relations between magmatic and tectonic processes will be explored.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Outline:
This course will examine igneous rocks in the context of mineralogical and chemical composition, experimental petrology, field geology, and tectonic environment. Lectures will deal with phase relations, melt generation and transport, facies characterization, geochemical modeling, mode of emplacement, and tectonic framework. Laboratory exercises will focus on rock suites using optical microscopy and computer manipulation of geochemical analyses.  

Course Topics:
1. Origin and evolution of magma.
2. Magmatism in convergent, divergent, and intraplate environments.
3. Petrologic and field characterization of igneous rocks.


Field Trip:
September 6 and 7; overnight in Merritt, BC.

Grading

  • Laboratory 40%
  • Lecture 60%
  • Subject to change in the first week

NOTES:

Lab assignments in this course typically require more than 3 hours to complete.  Students should realize that extra time, outside the scheduled lab period, will be required.

"Be aware that during the field trip there will be periods of strenuous hiking, hiking close to cliffs, and crossing roads with busy traffic.  Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn.  Further details regarding safety, food, camping and field supplies will be discussed prior to the field trip.”

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students must have their own hand lens for lab.

REQUIRED READING:

Required texts: “Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology” (2nd edition): John D. Winter; 2010; Prentice-Hall
ISBN: 978-0-321-59257-6

RECOMMENDED READING:

“Introduction to Mineralogy”; William D. Nesse; 2011; Oxford University Press (Note: This is the text used for EASC 202 and 205) or any other good text on Optical Mineralogy (see instructor for a possible list).
ISBN: 978-0-19-982738-1

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