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EOSC 322 - Metamorphic Petrology

Course Description

Deciphering lithospheric processes as recorded by the mineralogy, chemistry and textures of metamorphosed rocks.


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Learning Goals

under development

Instructors

Greg Dipple

Textbook

Yardley, BWD An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology.
Recommended Reference Text: Makenzie, WS A Colour Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section.

Course Content

http://www.webct.ubc.ca/SCRIPT/eosc_322/scripts/serve_home

Lecture Topics

WeekTopicReadings
1Terminology, Driving ForcesChapter 1
2ThermodynamicsChapter 2
3Phase DiagramsChapter 2
4Regional Metamorphism of PelitesChapter 3
5 High T, Low P Metamorphism of PelitesChapter 3
6Meta-Basites, SeaFloor Hydrothermal SystemsChapter 4
7Midterm Break
8Metamorphism of Siliceous Limestones
9Mid-Term ExamChapter 5
10 Siliceous DolomitesChapter 5
11Mass Transport - Advection and DiffusionChapter 6
12Heat FlowChapter 6
13Time Dependence, Evolution of Metamorphic Systems Chapter 7
14Tectonism and MetamorphismChapter 7

Labs

WeekTopic
1None
2Rock & Minerals Review
3Minerals & Textures
4Barrovian Metapelites
5Barrovian Metapelites(continue)
6Pelitic Hornfels & Migmatites
7Metabasites
8Spring Break
9Marbles, Skarns,and Calc-Silicates
10Mylonites and Geothermobarometry
11Lab Test - Guidelines Posted Here Final Project Assigned
12Final Project
13Final Project
14Final Project Due

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