The course has two main objectives: 1) to provide the basic knowledge about the geochemical and petrological features of igneous rocks as petrogenetic indicators of geodynamic setting; 2) to provide microstructural and petrological skills and techniques to reconstruct the Pressure-Temperature-deformation-time paths in poly-metamorphic rocks (reconstructing the tectono-metamorphic evolution).
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
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.
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
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 Mediteranean 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.
Core Documentation
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
Type of delivery of the course
The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercisesAttendance
partecipation to practical exercises is compulsoryType of evaluation
The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments teacher profile teaching materials
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.
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
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 Mediteranean 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.
Core Documentation
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
Type of delivery of the course
The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercisesAttendance
partecipation to practical exercises is compulsoryType of evaluation
The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments teacher profile teaching materials
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.
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
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 Mediteranean 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.
Core Documentation
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
Type of delivery of the course
The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercisesAttendance
partecipation to practical exercises is compulsoryType of evaluation
The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments teacher profile teaching materials
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.
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
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 Mediteranean 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.
Core Documentation
J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer
Type of delivery of the course
The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercisesAttendance
partecipation to practical exercises is compulsoryType of evaluation
The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments