Geol.860 ADVANCED METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY (3 C.H)
Characteristics of metamorphic reactions, metamorphic facies and the concept of metamorphic rocks as systems in stable equilibrium, facies series of contact metamorphism, regional facies series in tectonic and nontectonite domains, diagrammatic representation of mineral paragenesis, progressive metamorphism of mafic, ultramafic and pelitic rocks, metamorphic rocks of the ocean floor, metamorphic rocks of upper mantle, tectonics of regional metamorphic belts, eclogites and eclogite facies, and case studies and exercises.
Books Recommended:
- Principles of metamorphic petrology by Vernon, R.H. and Clarke, G.L., 2008. Cambridge University Press.
- Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks by Bucher, K. and Frey, M., 1994. Springer-verlag,
New York. - Petrology of the metamorphic rocks by Mason, R., 1978. Geoge Allen & Unwin/Thomas.
- Metamorphic petrology by Turner, F.J., 1981. Hemisphere Publishing Corporation.
- Metamorphism and metamorphic belts by Miyashiro, A., 1973. George Allen & Unwin.