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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