Petrology by Dr. Susan M. DeBari
This course is devoted to teaching identification, nomenclature, and processes of formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks found in the Earth's crust and upper mantle. Topics covered includes: Physical Properties of Magmas, Modal Classification, Chemical Classification of Magmas, Phase Diagrams, Mantle melting, Volcanic Rocks, Magma differentiation, Andesites, Granitic rocks, Extrusive silicic rocks, Metamorphic Petrology, Metamorphic protoliths/Metamorphic facies: Metamorphic facies, Naming of metamorphic rocks, Graphical representation of metamorphic rocks, Metamorphic reactions and Metabasites, Calcareous rocks, Metamorphism and Tectonics.
Author(s): Dr. Susan M. DeBari
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Sedimentary Petrology by Dr. Douglas W. Haywick
This note will examine the physical make-up of some of the most important rocks we have on the planet , the sedimentary rocks. Topics covered includes: Grain Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Sedimentary Structures, Siliciclastic Petrography, Volcaniclastic and Carbonate Petrography, Chemical Sedimentary Rocks, Carbonate Petrography, Carbonate Diagenesis.
Author(s): Dr. Douglas W. Haywick
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by Aley El Din El Shazly
This introductory level note in Petrology is aimed at arming the students with the basic tools needed for understanding igneous and metamorphic processes. Topics covered includes: Metamorphism, Magmas and Lavas, Types of metamorphism, Classification of Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Textures, Parental Magmas and Igneous Rock, Isograds and Metamorphic Facies, Phase Equilibria and Crystallization of magmas: Binary diagrams, Equilibrium vs. non-equilibrium in metamorphic petrology; The Phase rule applied to metamorphic systems, Ternary diagrams, Granites and Granitic rocks, Metamorphic Reactions.
Author(s): Aley El-Din El-Shazly
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
This note covers the following topics: Igneous Classification, Igneous Textures, Field Relationships, Thermodynamics, Phase Rule and Binary systems, Binary and Greater Systems, Trace Element and Isotopes, Magma Diversification, Layered Mafic Intrusions, Continental Flood Basalts, Granitoid Rocks, Metamorphic Facies and Mafic Rocks, Thermodynamics and Geothermobarometry, Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transfer and Metasomatism.
Author(s): Whitman College
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This lecture note surveys the distribution, chemical composition, and mineral associations in rocks of the earth's crust and upper mantle, and establishes its relation to tectonic environment. The emphasis is on the use of chemistry and physics to interpret rock forming processes.
Author(s): Prof. Timothy Grove
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This note covers the following topics: Earth interior, Mantle, Crust, Oceanic crust, Continental crust, Velocity structure, Velocity boundaries, Petrology and Tectonics, Lithosphere, Pressure Gradient, Pressure In The Crust, Heat Sources In The Earth, Heat Production and Heat Transfer.
Author(s): John Goodge
137 Pages
