Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.


Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.



Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I

J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey



Part II

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer



Part III

Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. The orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. Metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Parte II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Parte III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and practical teaching.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Part II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Part III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Reference Bibliography

Part I J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey Part II Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer Part III Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises.

Attendance

Attendance to lectures and laboratory practice is mandatory

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.


Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.



Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I

J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey



Part II

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer



Part III

Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. The orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. Metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Parte II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Parte III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and practical teaching.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Part II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Part III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Reference Bibliography

Part I J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey Part II Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer Part III Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises.

Attendance

Attendance to lectures and laboratory practice is mandatory

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.


Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.



Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I

J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey



Part II

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer



Part III

Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. The orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. Metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Parte II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Parte III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and practical teaching.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Part II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Part III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Reference Bibliography

Part I J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey Part II Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer Part III Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises.

Attendance

Attendance to lectures and laboratory practice is mandatory

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.


Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.



Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I

J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey



Part II

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer



Part III

Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. The orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. Metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Parte II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Parte III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and practical teaching.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments

Programme

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the meditteranean province.

Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (p-t-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.

Part III: Main isotopic dating methods used in different geodynamic settings with the aim to understand potential and limits of each method. theory and applications of the following methods: k/ar, ar/ar, rb/sr, u-th/pb, sm/nd. radiation damage methods, as fission tracks and luminescence, particularly useful in thermochronometric reconstruction.

Core Documentation

Part I
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Part II
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer

Part III
Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Reference Bibliography

Part I J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey Part II Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer Part III Faure, T. M. Mensing – Isotopes. Principles And Applications. Wiley, 2005

Type of delivery of the course

In order to acquire the projected skills, the course is organized with theoretical lectures and numerical exercises.

Attendance

Attendance to lectures and laboratory practice is mandatory

Type of evaluation

The exam consists in a oral examination focusing on the entire teaching program. The examination is oriented to verify the overall comprehension of the concepts explained and the students capability to apply this knowledge to natural cases. The questions will be aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, (iii) isotopic geochronology and (iv) geodynamic environments