Geology 330
MWF 10:10-11:00

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
T. Labotka

Spring 2007
223 EPS
Syllabus
Lab Exercises
Homework Exercises
Resources and Supplementary Material

Class 2007
Geology 330, Spring 2007. (l–r) Melissa Hage, Steven Jaret, Josh Roberts, Stephanie Nicoll, Tyler Roy, Laura Stair, David Gaines, Meagan Smith

Purpose:
Become familiar with common igneous and metamorphic rocks that comprise the Earth’s crust and interior. Learn how geologists use petrographic observations, geochemical analyses, experiments, and field relationships to understand the origin of crystalline rocks. Class will focus on understanding igneous and metamorphic processes and their relationship to global tectonics.
Skills:
Make and interpret petrographic observations in hand specimen and thin section
Learn the vocabulary used to describe igneous and metamorphic rocks
Use field observations and relationships
Become familiar with experimental methods and geochemical data
Instructor:
T. Labotka (tlabotka@utk.edu)
Course Info
Text: Winter J. D., An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice-Hall
Prerequisite: Mineralogy 310
Grading: 30% Lab + 15% for each Exam + 15% Term Project +10% Homework
Web Site: http://thermo.gg.utk.edu/Courses/Ge330/Ge330.html

Lecture Topics:

Jan 10 Igneous and metamorphic rocks
12 Crystalline rocks and petrogenetic provinces
17 Classification of igneous rocks
19 Textures as clues to mineral--melt reactions
22 Structure of igneous rocks
24 Concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics
26 The phase rule and phase diagrams
29 The plagioclase and olivine--silica phase diagrams
31 Introduction to ternary systems
Feb 2 Fractional crystallization and partial melting
5 Major-element composition and variation diagrams
7 Trace elements, sources, and contamination
9 Radiogenic isotopes, sources, and ages
12 Generation, ascent, and crystallization of magma
14Exam I
16 Basaltic volcanism: Parícutin
19 Basaltic volcanism: Hawaii
21 Basaltic volcanism: Lunar maria
23 Layered mafic intrusions: Skaergaard
26 Mid-ocean ridge volcanism
28 Hot-spot volcanism
Mar 2 Island arc systems
5 Continental-margin arc systems
7 Granitic batholiths
9 Anorogenic granite and anorthosite
19 Felsic magmas and pegmatites
21 Extreme magma compositions
23Exam II
26 Metamorphism, the record of a thermal gradient
28 Classification of metamorphic rocks
30 Textures of metamorphic rocks
Apr 2 Isograds as indicators of metamorphic grade
4 Metamorphism of pelitic schist
9 Isograds as reactions
11 Petrogenetic grid for pelitic schist
13 Metamorphism of mafic rocks and metamorphic facies
16 Ultramafic rocks and mantle petrology
18 Carbonate rocks and metamorphic fluids
20 Stable isotopes as tracers of fluid–rock reactions
23 Contact-metamorphic terrains
25 Circum-Pacific subduction-zone metamorphism
27 Continent–continent collisions and regional metamorphism
Extremes of metamorphism: migmatite, UHP, shock metamorphism
May 2Exam III, 10:15 AM