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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

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 introduces Classification of igneous rocks. Magma evolution and
some of the concepts used in crystallography, and some of petrogenetic processes. Diversity of igneous rock. Definition,
the chemistry behind mineralogy. Concurrently with this, the Types of metamorphism and their limitations. Depth zones,
student is also introduced to the rock forming minerals in a facies and reaction in metamorphism. Microscope study of
systematic way, and learns to identify them using the Igneous and metamorphic rock.
petrographic microscope and standard reference texts.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment Methods: Continuous assessment : 40%
Continuous assessment : 100% Examination : 60%

Medium of Instruction: Medium of Instruction:
English English

Soft Skills: Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL2, EM2, TS2 CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, EM2
References:
References: 1. Philpotts A.R., and Ague J.J., (2009). Principles of
1. Perkins, D. (2013). Mineralogy. Pearson, 568 pp. ISBN- Igneous and metamorphic petrology (2nd Ed).
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 under
London microscope: classification, textures, microtextures and
4. Kerr, F.K 1959. Optical Mineralogy. Mc Graw-Hill. New mineral preferred orientation. Chapman & Hall 445 pp
York 5. Raymond L.A. (1995). Metamorphic. WCB, 742 pp
5. Moorhouse, W.W. 1959. The study of rock in thin section 6. Philpotts A.R.and Ague J.J. (2009). Principles of Igneous
Harper Row Publication. 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 SIG2002 GEOCHEMISTRY
habits, hardness, lustre, colour etc. Compositions of
minerals, textures, crystal/grain sizes, rock fabrics, etc in the The course begins with a general overview of geochemistry,
classification of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary and a review of concepts the student should have come
rocks. Identification and classification of invertebrate fossils across already, such as cosmology, nuclear reactions, and
and their significance in determining the ages of sedimentary calculations involving atomic mass, equilibrium constants,
sequences. and reactions involving minerals. Then, two and three
dimensional chemographies are introduced, together with
Assessment Methods: their association with phase diagrams, and their uses within
Continuous assessment : 100% metamorphic petrology and understanding weathering
processes. Radiometric dating, and the use of stable isotopes
Medium of Instruction: conclude the course.
English
Assessment Methods:
Soft Skills: Continuous assessment : 40%
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL3, EM2, TS2 Examination : 60%

References: Medium of Instruction:
1. Hamilton, W.R., Wolley, A.R. and Bishop, A.C. (2013). English
The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rock and Fossils
Paperback. 320p. Soft Skills:
2. Pellant, C. (2010) Rocks and Minerals. (DK Handbooks) CS3, CT3, TS2, LL3, LS2, EM2
Paperback. 256p.
3. Fardon, J., Parker, S. (2012).The Complete Illustrated References:
Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils of the World. 1. Brownlow, A.H. (1995). Geochemistry. 2nd Ed. Prentice-
Paperback. Hall, 498
4. Hamilton, W.R., Wolley, A.R. and Bishop, A.C. (1992): 2. Faure, G. and Mensing, T.M. (2004) Isotopes: Principles
The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils. 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, 3rd
607p. Ed. McGraw Hill, 668 pp.

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