Metamorphic Petrology

Recommended Prerequisites

The sudant must have solid  knowledge of Mineralogy, General Geology, General Chemistry, General Physics, Igneous Petrology, Sedimentary Petrology and must be able to read English.

Teaching Methods

Expositive theoretical lessons but with resolution of same problems. The theoretical lessons are delivered before the  practical lessons in the Petrography Laboratory, using hand lens, binocular lens, petrographic microscope and digital camera for the study of hand samples and thin  sections. Field work. 

Learning Outcomes

The student must acquire the knowledge for: 1) recognize the characteristics of the principal types of metamorphic rocks; understand  the physical-chemical processes in the origin of metamorphism, the place of metamorphic process in the petrogentic cycle and the relation between metamorphism and the global  tectonic process; 2) characterize, identify and classify the metamorphic rocks using lab and field methodologies and techniques; to relate the fabric, structure, texture, mineralogy and chemical composition of metamorphic rocks with their protolithes and petrogenetic processes; 3) be able to describe orally and in writing the characteristics of metamorphic rocks and their formation processes using the appropriated terminology; 4) Be able to understand and describe independently examples not taught in formal classes.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1 Definition and limits of metamorphism.

2 Metamorphism and the petrogenetic cycle.

3 Factors and types of metamorphism.

4 Fabric, textures and structures of metamorphic rocks.

5 The origin of cleavages, laminations and textures of metamorphic rocks .

6 The relations bastesis-deformation.

7 Systematic of metamorphic rocks- criteria.

8 Mineralogy of metamorphic rocks.

9 Compositional groups of metamorphic rocks.

10 Critical minerals, isogrades and zones.

11 Associations, reactions and equilibrium in the metamorphism.

12 Phase diagrams.

13 Metamorphic facies.

14 Contact metamorphism.    

15 Orogenic metamorphism.

16 Dynamic metamorphism and mylonites.

17 Ultrametamorphism and migmatites.     

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Manuela da Vinha Guerreiro da Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 30.0%
Exam: 30.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 40.0%

Bibliography

Best, M. G. (2003). Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Blackwel Publishing

Blatt, H., Tracy, R. & Owens, B. (2006). Petrology – Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic. W. H. Freeman.

Vernon, R.H. (2004) - A pratical guide to rock microstructure. Cambridge.

Vernon, R.H e Clarke, G. L. (2009) - Principles of Metamorphic Petrology. Cambridge.

Winter, J.D. (2001). An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall.

Yardley, B.W.D; MacKenzie, W.S., Guilford, C. (1997)- versão espanhola - Atlas de rocas metamórficas e sus texturas

Apontamentos coligidos pela professora.