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Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EASC 301 D100

Igneous Petrology (3)

Class Number: 3626

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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. The Laboratory component will involve a range of pursuits and class discussions.  

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

Grading

  • Laboratory 40%
  • Lecture 60%
  • Subject to change within the first two weeks

NOTES:

The fall offering of EASC 301 is via remote instruction.  

The technology requirements for successfully completing this course: Students must have access to a computer with speakers and a webcam. We will use Zoom frequently, and students are encouraged to load a local, free version of Zoom onto their computers. Electronic invigilation or proctoring software will not be used.

There will be no field trip, and no supplementary fee, associated with this offering of EASC 301.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Course E-Text:
“Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology” (2nd edition): John D. Winter; 2010; Prentice-Hall
ISBN: 9780321969156

RECOMMENDED READING:

Any thorough text on mineralogy.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).