General Petrology

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Objectives

Understand the principles and methods in petrology and petrography;

Understand the magmatic evolution and identify the main types of magmas;

Identify the main magmatic bodies and understand their genesis;

Understand the emplacement and the macroscopic and microscopic textures of igneous rocks:

Identify and classify igneous rocks through macroscopic and microscopic examination;

Understanding the genesis of metamorphic rocks;

Identify the macroscopic and microscopic textures and structures of metamorphic rocks;

Identify and classify metamorphic rocks through macroscopic and microscopic examination;

Understanding the genesis of sedimentary rocks;

Identify the macroscopic and microscopic textures and structures of sedimentary rocks;

Identify and classify sedimentary rocks through macroscopic and microscopic examination;

Knowing the main occurrences of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks in continental Portugal, Azores and Madeira archipelagos.

Program

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1Objectives, principles, concepts and methods in Petrology
1.2Petrology, Petrogenesis and Petrography
1.3The geological cycle
2 Igneous Petrology
2.1Concept, composition and magmatic evolution
2.2The magmatic bodies
2.3Structures and textures of igneous rocks
2.4Minerals of igneous rocks
2.5Characterization and classification of igneous rocks
3 Metamorphic Petrology
3.1The factors of metamorphism in the genesis of metamorphic rocks
3.2Types of metamorphism and metamorphic facies
3.3 Structures and textures of metamorphic rocks
3.4 Minerals of metamorphic rocks
3.5 Characterization and classification of metamorphic rocks
4 Sedimentary Petrology
4.1 The sedimentary process and the genesis of sedimentary rocks
4.2 Structures and textures of sedimentary rocks
4.3 Minerals of sedimentary rocks
4.4 Characterization and classification of metamorphic rocks
5 OCCURRENCE OF ROCKS IN PORTUGAL
5.1 Brief Introduction to Geology of Portugal
5.2 Major occurrences of rocks in Portugal

Teaching Methodologies

Lectures - Based on the presentation of layouts / illustrative photographs of the objects, concepts and processes being analyzed. Theoretical and Practical - Observation and characterization of rocks and minerals by identifying the rocks at mesoscopic, macroscopic and microscopic scales. Conducting field trips to identify the structures and textures of rocks, including volcanic.

The unit may also benefit from the use of learning management available at the University of the Azores platform, thus enhancing the execution of asynchronous activities.

Bibliography

Galopim de Carvalho, A. M. (1996) – Geologia - Morfogénese e Sedimentogénese. Universidade Aberta.189 p.

Galopim de Carvalho, A. M. (1997) – Geologia - Petrogénese e Orogénese. Universidade Aberta.159 p.

Blatt, H. & Tracy, R. (1996) - Petrology: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Ed. W. H. Frimman. N.Y.

Deer, W. A., Howie, R. A. & Zussman, J. (1981) - Minerais constituintes das rochas – uma introdução. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Dorado, A. C. (1989) - Petrografia básica – texturas, clasificación y nomenclatura de rocas. Ed. Paraninfo, Madrid.

Code

0105862

ECTS Credits

7

Classes

  • Orientação Tutorial - 2 hours
  • Práticas e Laboratórios - 30 hours
  • Teóricas - 30 hours

Evaluation Methodology

  • According to CU programme: 100%