Geology 406 Objectives
Note that these are subject to minor changes during the course, of which I will inform you.
Course Introduction
Earth Structure and Igneous Rocks Introduction
Magma Properties
Classification of Igneous Rocks
Igneous Textures
Chemographics
Igneous Phase Diagrams
Magma Generation
Magma Diversification
Mid-ocean Ridges
Intraplate Ocean Islands
Island Arcs
Continental Magmatism
Note that the objectives for the metamorphic section are still rough (telegraphic language, not full sentences), but should cover the basic content for the lecture exam.
Metamorphism Introduction
Metamorphic Environments
Metamorphic Textures
Metamorphic Reactions
Thermodynamics & Metamorphic Phase Diagrams
Metamorphic Facies, Isograds, & Zones
Metabasites
Metapelites
Metacarbonates
Geothermobarometry
Metamorphic Laboratory
David M. Hirsch
Modified on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 10:54 AM
