Spring 2023 - EASC 205 D100
Introduction to Petrology (3)
Class Number: 1877
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 22, 2023
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Kevin Cameron
kjc@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4703
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Prerequisites:
EASC 202, CHEM 122, and one of: (PHYS 102 and PHYS 133), (PHYS 121 and PHYS 133), (PHYS 126 and PHYS 133) or (PHYS 141). All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Optical phenomena related to the use of the polarizing microscope in the identification of minerals in thin section. Petrogenesis and classification of igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and thin section identification of rocks and minerals.
COURSE DETAILS:
General:
Introduction to Petrology provides an overview of the study of rocks. The petrographic microscope is used extensively in the introduction of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic petrology. Emphasis is placed on mineral and rock classification using hand specimens and thin sections, processes and environments of rock formation, and geological significance of rock assemblages. Lectures cover the principles and utility of petrology, while laboratory exercises focus on physical and optical methods of mineral identification and rock classification.
Course Topics:
- Optical microscopy of mineral grain mounts and thin sections.
- Recognition and classification of rocks.
- Physical and chemical environments of rock formation.
- Geological relationships among rock assemblages.
Grading
- Lecture: Mid term 20%
- Lecture: Final (cumulative) 40%
- Laboratory: Assignments / Quizzes 5%
- Laboratory: Mid-term test 10%
- Laboratory: Final exam (cumulative) 25%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Handlens.
REQUIRED READING:
Introduction to Mineralogy (2016). William D. Nesse. Oxford University Press, New York, Oxford, Toronto.
(Note: The 2012 edition of this textbook may be used as an alternate ISBN: 978-0-19-98738-1).
Although an e-version of this text is available, students are recommended to obtain a “physical” copy.
ISBN: 9780190618353
RECOMMENDED READING:
Geological Dictionary
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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