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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - EASC 301 D100

Igneous Petrology (3)

Class Number: 1766

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 19, 2021
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 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. Lectures are scheduled as synchronous. 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.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • describe volcanic and plutonic rocks using macroscopic and microscopic observations;
  • classify igneous rocks according to mineralogy, geochemistry and texture;
  • describe relations among magma chemistry, temperature, volatile content, viscosity, and style of emplacement or eruption;
  • describe processes of melting, mixing, assimilation, crystallization and volatile exsolution;
  • perform petrologic calculations based on phase diagrams and geochemical compositions;
  • relate chemical and physical characteristics of magmatism to tectonic processes.

Grading

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

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.

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

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students must have their own hand lens for lab

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 2021

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