Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
GEOL- 4711 (Section 2006) Spring 2014
COURSE SYLLYBUS
Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 10:45 am (Roney 203)
Lab: Monday, 2:00 - 3:50 pm (Roney 201/203)
Lecture Text: Winter, J.D., 2010, Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J.,702 pages.
Office Hours 8:30-9:30 Monday through Thursday and by appointment
Instructor: Dr. Tom Weiland
Lab Manual: No lab manual is required. Handouts and several reference books will be provided for each lab. Purchase a 3-ring binder to store the lab material.
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
Class Subject Readings
Thurs. January 16 Introduction/Fundamentals Chapt. 1
Tues. January 21 Fundamentals Chapt. 1 (Quiz 1)
Thurs. January 23 Fundamentals Chapt. 1
Tues. January 28 Description/Classification of Igneous Rocks Chapt. 2 Quiz (2)
Thurs. January 30 Description/Classification of Igneous Rocks Chapt. 2
Tues. February 4 Description/Classification of Igneous Rocks Chapt. 2
Thurs. February 6 Thermodynamics Chapt. 5&6 Quiz (5&6)
Tues. February 11 Thermodynamics Chapt. 5&6
Thurs. February 13 Thermodynamics Chapt. 5&6
Tues. February 18 LECTURE TEST #1
Thurs. February 20 Magma Generation/Diversification Chapt. 10
Tues. February 25 Magma Generation/Diversification Chapt. 10 Quiz (10)
Thurs. February 27 Magma Generation/Diversification Chapt. 10
Tues. March 4 Tholeiitic Magma – MORB Example Chapt. 13 Quiz (13)
Thurs. March 6 Tholeiitic Magma – MORB Example Chapt. 13
Tues. March 11 Calc-Alkaline Magma – Continental Arcs Chapt. 17 Quiz (17)
Thurs, March 13 Calc-Alkaline Magma – Continental Arcs Chapt. 17
Tues. March 18 Spring Break
Thurs. March 20 Spring Break
Tues. March 25 Alkaline Magma Chapt. 19
Thurs. March 27 LECTURE TEST #2
Tues. April 1 Nature of Metamorphism Chapt. 21
Thurs. April 3 Nature of Metamorphism Chapt. 21
Tues. April 8 Nature of Metamorphism Chapt. 21 Quiz (21)
Thurs. April 10 Nature of Metamorphism Chapt. 21
Tues. April 15 Description/Classification of Meta. Rocks Chapt. 22
Thurs. April 17 Description/Classification of Meta. Rocks Chapt. 22 Quiz (22)
Tues. April 22 Metamorphic Mineral Assemblages/Facies Chapt. 25
Thurs. April 24 Metamorphic Mineral Assemblages/Facies Chapt. 25
Tues. April 29 Metamorphic Associations __________ Handouts
Thursday, May 8th 8:00 – 10:00 am Comprehensive Final Exam
Igneous and
Metamorphic Petrology
GEOL- 4711 Spring 2014
TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE
Lab: Monday 2:00 – 3:50 PM
Lab Topic _
January 20th Holiday
January 27th Lab #1 Igneous Textures
February 3rd Lab #2 Basaltic Rocks
February 10th Lab #3 Intermediate and Silicic Volcanics Rocks
February 17th Lab #4 Intermediate and Silicic Intrusive Rocks
February 24th Lab #5 Mafic and Ultramafic Intrusive Rocks
March 3rd Lab Midterm Review
March 10th Lab Midterm
March 17th Spring Break
March 24th Lab #6 Alkaline Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
March 31st Lab #7 Non-foliated Metamorphic Rocks
April 7th Lab #8 Foliated Metamorphic Rocks
April 14th Lab #9 Cataclastic Rocks
April 21th Lab Final Review
April 28th Comprehensive Lab Final
**Labs will be due seven days from when they are handed out (at the start of the following week's lab). One letter grade will be subtracted for each day the labs are turned in late.
Lab reports must be coherent, neat, and typed.
Required Field Trip: Friday, April 11th through Sunday, April 13th
Course Grading Policy
3 Lecture Tests (20% each) total 60%
9 Graded Labs (2% each) total 18%
2 Lab Tests (6% each) total 12%
2 Problem Sets (2% each) total 4%
1 Completed Field Workbook (4%) total 4%
8 Reading Quizzes (.5% each) total 4%
total 102%
Course Objectives:
1) Learn how to collect and interpret scientific data that is commonly used in the identification, description and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
2) Obtain a basic understanding of how these rocks form.
3) Understand the regional and global significance of these rock types.
Attendance and Other Class Policies
1) All students at Georgia Southwestern State University are to abide by published rules outlining academic honesty. Please review the “Policy on Academic Integrity” from the undergraduate bulletin that can be found at the following URL: www.gsw.edu/academics/bulletin/contents/reg.htm In addition, it is possible that this course will involve the use of plagiarism-prevention technology. For example, you may be required to submit written assignments on-line through a plagiarism-prevention service or to allow me to submit copies of your writing to such a service. The written assignments may then be retained by the service for the sole purpose of checking for plagiarized content in future student submissions.
2) A student requesting classroom accommodations or modifications due to a documented disability must notify me within the first two weeks of the semester. The student must also contact and register with the Office of Disability Services located on the third floor of Sanford Hall. Their phone number is 229-931-2661.
3) Attendance is required for both lecture and lab. If you miss any exams or quizzes, you must have a valid excuse to make them up. Failure to provide an adequate excuse within one week of the absence will result in a grade of zero on the exam. Anyone arriving late for a lecture or lab test after someone has already completed the test and left the classroom, will not be allowed to take the test unless a valid and appropriate excuse is provided.
4) Come to class prepared to learn. You should not be talking with your neighbor during class unless it is necessary for an activity. Pay attention and take notes as appropriate. All electronic devices must be turned off before class begins. You will be asked to leave class if your phone rings, you are texting messages, you repeatedly talk during lecture or if you are disruptive in any manner. If there is a special situation where you need to receive and respond to cell phone messages, you must see me before class for permission.
5) In addition to exams, there will be reading quizzes on material in the textbook. Quizzes will begin promptly at the start of class and take approximately 5 minutes. If you are late for class, you will not be able to take the quiz. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes.
6) Missed labs should be made up by the student on their own time.
7) Course information will occasionally be sent to your GSW student email account (radar address). It is important that you check and maintain this email account.