Syllabus

• Petrogenesis
• tectonomagmatic setting of igneous rocks
• classification of volcanic and plutonic rocks.
• Basis of metamorphic petrology;
• chemical equilibria
• progressive metamorphism
• metamorphic facies and facies series
• metamorphic textures;
• metamorphism of sedimentary and igneous rocks
• metamorphic rocks of the Caribbean.
  

Laboratory course of 36 hours.

Evaluation

One 2-hour written paper 50%
One 2-hour practical 50%


Lecturer: Prof. Trevor Jackson & Mr. Rafi Ahmad

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