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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2016/2017

SIG1004 BASIC MINERALOGY LEVEL 2 COURSES
The first part of the course introduces the petrographic SIG2001 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
microscope, and the optical properties that are used when
identifying minerals. The second part of the course Classification of igneous rocks. Magma evolution and
introduces some of the concepts used in crystallography, petrogenetic processes. Diversity of igneous rock. Definition,
and some of the chemistry behind mineralogy. Concurrently Types of metamorphism and their limitations. Depth zones,
with this, the student is also introduced to the rock forming facies and reaction in metamorphism. Microscope study of
minerals in a systematic way, and learns to identify them Igneous and metamorphic rock.
using the petrographic microscope and standard reference
texts. Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
Assessment Methods: Examination : 60%
Continuous assessment : 100%
Medium of Instruction:
Medium of Instruction: English
English
Soft Skills:
Soft Skills: CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, EM2
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL2, EM2, TS2
References:
References: 1. Philpotts A.R., and Ague J.J.( 2009). Principles of
1. Perkins, D. (2013). Mineralogy. Pearson, 568 pp. Igneous and metamorphic petrology (2nd ed).
ISBN-13: 978-1292039114 Cambridge Uni. Press.
2. Perkins, D. and Henke, K.R. (2003). Minerals in Thin 2. Gill, R., (2010). Igneous Rocks and Processes: A
Section. Prentice Hall, 176 pp. ISBN-13: 978- Practical Handbook. Wiley Blackwell.
0131420151 3. Winter, J.D., (2011). Principles of Igneous and
3. Deer, W.A. Howie, R.A. & Zussman J. 1971. An Metamorphic Petrology. Pearson Education Limited.
introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals. Longman , 4. Shelly, D. (1992). Igneous and metamorphic rocks
London under microscope: classification, textures,
4. Kerr, F.K 1959. Optical Mineralogy. Mc Graw-Hill. New microtextures and mineral preferred orientation.
York Chapman & Hall 445 pp
5. Moorhouse , W.W. 1959. The study of rock in thin 5. Raymond L.A. (1995). Metamorphic. WCB, 742 pp
section . Harper Row Publication. 6. Philpotts A.R.and Ague J.J. (2009). Principles of
Igneous and metamorphic petrology (2nd ed).
Cambridge Uni. Press.
SIG1005 BASIC MINERALS, ROCKS AND FOSSILS 7. Rollinson, H. R. (1993). Using geochemical data:
evaluation, presentation and interpretation. Longman.
Introduction to minerals, rocks and fossils based on the 352
examination of hand specimens. The study of primary
characteristics of minerals such as crystal systems, crystal
habits, hardness, lustre, colour etc. Compositions of SIG2002 GEOCHEMISTRY
minerals, textures, crystal/grain sizes, rock fabrics, etc in the
classification of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary The course begins with a general overview of geochemistry,
rocks. Identification and classification of invertebrate fossils and a review of concepts the student should have come
and their significance in determining the ages of across already, such as cosmology, nuclear reactions, and
sedimentary sequences. calculations involving atomic mass, equilibrium constants,
and reactions involving minerals. Then, two and three
Assessment Methods: dimensional chemographies are introduced, together with
Continuous assessment : 100% their association with phase diagrams, and their uses within
metamorphic petrology and understanding weathering
Medium of Instruction: processes. Radiometric dating, and the use of stable
English isotopes conclude the course.
Soft Skills: Assessment Methods:
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL3, EM2, TS2 Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination : 60%
References:
1. Hamilton, W.R., Wolley, A.R. and Bishop, A.C. (2013). Medium of Instruction:
The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rock and Fossils English
Paperback. 320p.
2. Pellant, C. (2010) Rocks and Minerals. (DK Handbooks) Soft Skills:
Paperback. 256p. CS3, CT3, TS2, LL3, LS2, EM2
3. Fardon, J., Parker, S. (2012).The Complete Illustrated
Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils of the World. References:
Paperback. 1. Brownlow, A.H. (1995). Geochemistry. 2nd Ed. Prentice-
4. Hamilton, W.R., Wolley, A.R. and Bishop, A.C. (1992): Hall, 498
The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils. 2. Faure, G. and Mensing, T.M. (2004) Isotopes: Principles
320p. and Applications. 3rd Ed. John Wiley, 928 pp.
5. Simon & Schuster (1986): Guide to rock and minerals. 3. Krauskopf, K.B. (2003). Introduction to Geochemistry,
607p. 3rd Ed. McGraw Hill, 668 pp.
4. Marshak, S. (2012). Essentials of Geology (Fourth
Edition). W. W. Norton & Company, 648 pp. ISBN-13:
978-0393919394.

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