Syllabus

Module1: Forms, textures and structures of igneous rocks [2 Hours]
Module 2: Nomenclature of igneous rocks. Classification of igneous rocks [4 Hours]
Module 3: Origin of primary basic and acidic magmas. Nature, cooling and behaviour of magma. Effect of P, T and fluid on melting. Binary and ternary phase diagrams [10 Hours]
Module 4: Chemical Petrology – major, minor and trace elements [2 Hours]
Module 5: Geotectonic evolution and distribution of common igneous rocks. [4 Hours]
Module 6: Definition and limits of metamorphism. Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks. [3 Hours]
Module 7: Metamorphic phase equilibria. Metamorphic reactions. Geothermo-barometry [5 Hours]
Module 8: Metamorphic mineral assemblages and chemographic (ACF, AKF and AFM) diagrams. Characteristics of different grades and facies of metamorphism. [8 Hours]
Module 9: Plate tectonics and metamorphic zones. Paired metamorphic belts. [2 Hours]
Module 10: Regional and contact metamorphism of pelitic and mafic rocks. Metasomatism, anatexis and origin of migmatites. [4 Hours]

Explain magmatic processes and igneous rock formation within the Earth’s crust and mantle using elemental geochemistry, phase diagrams, and petrography.

Describe the geochemical and physical processes responsible for producing magmas and the diversity of igneous rock types by using real and theoretical examples. Classify igneous rocks based on their petrography or geochemistry and associate these characteristics with plate tectonic settings.

Describe the geochemical and physical processes responsible for producing the diversity of metamorphic rock types by using real and theoretical examples. Classify metamorphic rocks and recognize protoliths and associate them with plate tectonic settings.

Interpret metamorphic processes metamorphic rock and mineral formation within the Earth’s crust and mantle using elemental geochemistry, phase diagrams, and petrography.

Comprehensive understanding about the igneous and metamorphic processes origin/formation and occurrence of igneous and metamorphic rocks

A Philpotts, J Ague, Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Cambridge University Press 2nd edition, 2009

John D. Winter, Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall 2nd edition, 2009

Myron G. Best, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Wiley-Blackwell 2nd edition, 2002

Powell, R, Equilibrium thermodynamics in Petrology: An Introduction, Harper and Row Publ., London