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University of South Alabama Course SyllabusCourse Information Term: Spring 2022GY303, section 101, Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology (4 semester credits)Course Format: Web-enhanced In-PersonClass days and time: Lecture: MWF, 10:10-11:00; Lab: Tues 2:00-4:30Building/Room number: LSCB 316 Lecture & LSCB 337 Lab Instructor InformationDavid T. Allison, Ph.D. 460-6381 (Earth Sciences main office)dallison@southalabama.edu Office hours: (updated each term)Life Sciences Bld. #49B Course Description GY303(4 credits) Introduction to phase diagrams and processes controlling magma crystallization,?and the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Relationship of plate tectonics to the genesis and distribution of?igneous and metamorphic rocks. Classification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Prerequisite: GY111, GY302. (GY303 is usually taught once each year, spring semester).Course Lecture Topical OutlineWEEK 1:Introduction; Plate Tectonics and Petrology (Jan 10-14)WEEK 2:Intermediate and Mafic Igneous Rock Classification (Jan 18)WEEK 3:Igneous Rock Classification continued; Igneous Texture and Geometry (Jan 24 – 28)WEEK 4:Binary Phase Diagrams; EXAM #1 review (Jan 31- Feb 4)WEEK 5:Ternary Phase Diagrams (Feb 7-11)WEEK 6:Trace Elements (Feb 14-18)WEEK 7:Magma Sources and Tectonic Environments ((Feb 21-25)WEEK 8:Spring Break (Feb 28 – March 4)WEEK 9:Magma Sources and Tectonic Environments cont. (March 7- 11)WEEK 10:?Metamorphism (March 14 - 18)WEEK 11:Metamorphic Phase Equilibria; Exam #2 review (March 21-25)WEEK 12:Schrienemaker’s Phase Rules (March 28 – April 1)WEEK 13:Metamorphic Rock Associations (April 4-8)WEEK 14:Aqueous Geochemistry (April 11-15)WEEK 15:Petrology of Ore Deposits (April 18-22)WEEK 16:Petrology of Ore Deposits cont. (April 25-29)Final Exam:Mon May 2, 10:30-12:30Course Lab Topical OutlineWEEK 1:Felsic Igneous Rock Classification (Jan 11)WEEK 2:Intermediate and Mafic Igneous Rock Classification (Jan 18)WEEK 3:Mafic and Ultramafic Rock Classification (Jan 25)WEEK 4:LAB EXAM #1: Hand Specimen ID (Feb 1)WEEK 5:Introduction to Volcanic hand specimen identification (Feb 8)WEEK 6:Volcanic hand sample I.D. test (Feb 15)WEEK 7:Introduction to petrographic microscope and mineral I.D. in thin sections (Feb 22)WEEK 8:Spring Break (Feb 28 – March 4); Mardi Gras Holiday (March 1)WEEK 9:Igneous rock thin section point-counting and IUGS classification (March 8)WEEK 10:Metamorphic Rock Classification (March 15)WEEK 11:Metamorphic hand sample I.D. quiz (March 22)WEEK 12:Metamorphic Thin Section Mineral ID (March 29)WEEK 13:Metamorphic thin section point-count (April 5)WEEK 14:Metamorphic thin section point-count cont. (April 12)WEEK 15:Phase Equilibria lab (April 19)WEEK 16:Phase Equilibria Lab Due (April 26)Course Goals and ObjectivesThe objective of this course will be to instruct the student in the processes that control the genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis on igneous processes. The laboratory portion of the course will be devoted to applying various classification systems to laboratory specimens. The lecture portion of petrology will include the following topics: 1) plate tectonic controls on petrologic processes, 2) introduction to basic thermodynamics with emphasis on the phase rule 3) binary and ternary phase diagrams, 4) geochemical and mineralogical? classification of igneous and? metamorphic rocks 5) fractionation of trace and rare earth elements in magmas, 6) igneous and metamorphic rock associations with emphasis on plate tectonic controls, and 7) metamorphic facies with emphasis on geothermometry and geobarometry. Computer Skills: students will be required to solve the various lecture problems sets with the aid of a computer workstation. All assignments will be downloaded from the instructor’s web site. Trace element and REE fractionation modeling will be completed using Excel spreadsheet templates downloaded to student workstations. Normative mineralogy calculations will be verified with spreadsheets and the public domain application NORM. IUGS classification diagrams will be printed using Adobe PDF reader. Course Pre-requisites / Co-requisitesPrerequisite: GY111, GY302. (GY303 is usually taught once each year, spring semester).Helpful Reference Course Materials:Blatt, Harvey, Tracy, Robert J. and Owens, Brent E., 2006, Petrology: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic, 3rd Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, 530p.Class Attendance Policy Students who complete less than 50% of assignments/exams will be assigned an F* grade. Students are expected to have access to an internet-connected computer and be familiar with office productivity applications (spreadsheets, web browser, PDF browser, etc.). All projects that require Office software may use the GIS lab workstations in LSCB 145 when classes are not scheduled in that lab. See the instructor for door code and computer logon password.Late arrivals (> 10 minutes after class begins) will be counted as absent. Attendance is 10% of final grade.You may wish to review the ‘Attendance and Absences Policy’, in the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin for attendance and absences policyImportant Dates Last day to add/change to audit: Jan 14Last day to drop a course: April 1Holidays: See above weekly scheduleAssessmentsMake-up exams will be given only in the case of a valid, documented emergency There is a weekly lab assignmentLate work is not accepted and will be assigned 0 credit No extra credit will be offered The final grade for this course will be based on two components, laboratory and lecture, which both count as 50% of the final grade.? In lecture, your average will be determined from a two exams and final exam, in addition to problem assignments that are periodically given in lecture. You will have approximately seven lecture problem assignments during the semester. These assignments are designed to take 2-4 hours to complete, and are due 3-7 days after they are?assigned. The final score will be calculated using the below percentages: Laboratory average: 50% Lecture Exam 1: 10% Lecture Exam 2: 10% Lecture Final: 15% Lecture Assignments: 15%Grades are assigned as usual: 90% or greater = A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D, and lower percentages = F.Changes in Course Requirements Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.Academic Disruption PolicyThe University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic Disruption is found in The Lowdown, the student handbook. : Disruptive academic behavior is defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes with any educational activity or environment, infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens the destruction of property and/or is otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance of order in an academic environment. At all times students to be cordial, courteous and respectful of faculty members and fellow students.Student Academic Conduct Policy The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Student Academic Conduct Policy is found in The Lowdown : The University of South Alabama is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. The University is committed to supporting the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and the Code of Alabama and to educating students relative to their responsibilities.Violation of academic conduct policy may result in receiving 0 credit for the affected exam/assignment. Students enrolled in online courses are expected to adhere to the Academic Conduct Policy. In particular, students are expected to complete their own coursework and not provide unauthorized information or materials to another student. Policy on plagiarism software.Students may learn about the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it at the following link: . Students with DisabilitiesIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable accommodations. The Office of Special Student Services (OSSS) will certify a disability and advise faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification from the Office of Special Student Services. OSSS is located at 5828 Old Shell Road at Jaguar Drive, (251-460-7212).Office of Student Disability Services will be located at 320 Alumni Circle, Faculty Court West. The entrance, Suite 19, is on the west side of the building, near the parking area. We are building 40 on USA's campus map. Course and Teacher Evaluation Student input for course improvement and instructor evaluations are taken seriously and do effect change. Course Supplements GIT461 maintains GIS and other computer application manuals in the LSCB 137 & 146 GIS labs. Students enrolled in GIS courses may use these materials but must keep them in the lab room. Additional Requirements and RecommendationsOnline Writing SupportThe University of South Alabama provides online writing tutoring services through SMARTHINKING, an online tutoring service. SMARTHINKING is available at . Students may enter the site by logging on with their Jag number and using the last four digits of the social security number as the password. For log-on problems, technical questions and/or on-campus writing assistance, contact the USA Writing Center at 251-460-6480 or e-mail csaint-paul@usouthal.edu.?Information about the University Writing Center and Online Writing Lab can be found online at . Covid-19 Policies?While on campus, students are required to follow all USA COVID-19 policies and practices. These policies can be found at?. Be advised that policies may change during the semester, and students should check the University's Coronavirus Update page regularly.??Last Update: 1/3/2022 ................
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