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Comprises a series of lectures and practicals covering optical mineralogy, igneous petrology and metamorphic petrology. Lectures cover aspects of mineralogy, textures, classification and origin of these rocks as well as an introduction to optical mineralogy. Laboratory work includes hand sample and microscope investigations of igneous and metamorphic rocks. This course enables students to recognise and interpret igneous and metamorphic rocks in the laboratory and field.
This unit is designed to bring students' knowledge of these topics up to graduate level, adequate for school teaching and for continuation into 4th year (Honours), which is now recognised as the minimum professional level of training. This course is required for undertaking Honours in geology, economic geology and geochemistry.
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