Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology (ERTH2006)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
ERTH2001
Prerequisite
ERTH2005, ERTH1000 or ERTH1501
Assessment methods
Theory & practical examinations group research project; practical assignments & notebook
Course enquiries
Dr Kurt Knesel (k.knesel@earth.uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Origin & properties of magmas; magmatic differentiation, igneous structures & modes of emplacement; geochemistry of igneous rocks; magmatism at different tectonic environments; agents & types metamorphism; metamorphic textures & their origins; metamorphic facies; metamorphic reaction equilibria & pressure-temperature-time paths.